title: Minimally invasive osteosynthesis technique for articular fractures.
abstract: Articular fractures require accurate reduction and rigid stabilization to decrease the chance of osteoarthritis and joint dysfunction. Articular fractures have been traditionally repaired by arthrotomy and internal fixation. Recently, minimally invasive techniques have been introduced to treat articular fractures, reducing patient morbidity and improving the accuracy of reduction. A variety of techniques, including distraction, radiographic imaging, and arthroscopy, are used with the minimally invasive osteosynthesis technique of articular fractures to achieve a successful repair and outcome.
authors.affiliation: Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, 1111 West Loop South #160, Houston, TX 77027, USA. dogscoper@aol.com
authors.forename: Brian S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Beale
authors.forename: Grayson
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Cole
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000662:veterinary; D002415:Cats / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D004285:Dogs / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D057072:Intra-Articular Fractures / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology