title: Treatment of distal diaphyseal fractures using hybrid external skeletal fixation in three dogs.
abstract: Stabilisation of distal diaphyseal/metaphyseal fractures or osteotomies of the tibia and the radius is challenging due to the small fragment size, with innovative implants and external skeletal fixation systems described for their management. Hybrid external skeletal fixation is a novel external fixation system for use in small animals. This case series describes the management of distal diaphyseal fractures with IMEX-SK hybrid external skeletal fixation in three canine patients. Fracture healing was achieved in all cases, with frame removal after 5 to 10 weeks. Minimal complications were encountered in two cases. IMEX-SK hybrid external skeletal fixation constructs provide the veterinary surgeon with another option in the management of distal diaphyseal/metaphyseal fractures.
authors.affiliation: Division of Companion Animal Sciences, University of Glasgow Veterinary School, Garscube Estate, Bearsden Road, Glasgow, G62 1QH, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Clarke
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Carmichael
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D018483:Diaphyses / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D004285:Dogs / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D016267:External Fixators / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D017102:Fracture Healing; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000662:veterinary; D016896:Treatment Outcome