title: The use of nylon cable ties to repair rib fractures in neonatal foals.
abstract: Commercially available nylon cable ties were used as a method of internal fixation for displaced rib fractures in 8 equine neonates. The procedure was effective, well-tolerated, rapid, and inexpensive. The use of nylon cable ties as internal fixation for displaced rib fractures in foals is an effective surgical procedure.
authors.affiliation: College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA. cgd0001@auburn.edu
authors.forename: Chris
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Downs
authors.forename: Dwayne
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rodgerson
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000831:Animals, Newborn / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D006736:Horses / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D009757:Nylons; D012253:Rib Fractures / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D009757:Nylons