Repair of sacral fracture in two dairy cattle.
Sacral fractures in 2 dairy cattle were repaired surgically for cosmetic reasons. A heifer had a Salter-Harris type-I fracture of the fifth sacral vertebra, which was repaired with a 4.5-mm narrow dynamic compression plate. A cow had complete fracture of the fourth sacral body, which was repaired with 2 extra-large plastic spinous process plates. Both fixations were successful in restoring the dorsal contour of the sacrococcygeal region.
McDuffee
L A
LA
Department of Clinical Sciences, New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca 14853.
Ducharme
N G
NG
Ward
J L
JL
D000818:Animals; D001860:Bone Plates / Q000662:veterinary; D002417:Cattle / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D012447:Sacrum / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D013623:Tail / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery