Multiple rib fracture in a neonatal foal using a nylon strand suture repair technique.
OBJECTIVE
To report rib fracture repair using the Securos Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair System (SCCLRS; Securos Veterinary Orthopedics, Charlton, MA) in a neonatal foal.


METHODS
Case report.


METHODS
A 1-day-old Standardbred foal with fracture of left ribs 2-9.


METHODS
Four days after admission the foal was anesthetized and rib fractures were repaired using open reduction and the SCCLRS.


RESULTS
Rib fractures were successfully stabilized and the foal was discharged 7 days postoperatively without further complications.


CONCLUSIONS
The SCCLRS provided a straightforward, effective method of rib fracture repair in neonatal foals.


CONCLUSIONS
Effective rib fracture repair in neonatal foals can be achieved with the SCCLRS.
Kraus
Beth M
BM
Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square, PA 19348, USA. bkraus@vet.upenn.edu
Richardson
Dean W
DW
Sheridan
Georgiana
G
Wilkins
Pamela A
PA
D000818:Animals; D000831:Animals, Newborn / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D001864:Bone Wires / Q000662:veterinary*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D006736:Horses / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary; D012253:Rib Fractures / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome