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Minimally‐invasive plate osteosynthesis of a S alter‐ H arris type 2 fracture of the proximal phalanx in a filly
Author(s) -
Van Spijk J. N.,
Fürst A. E.,
Del Chicca F.,
Ringer S. K.,
Jackson M. A.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
equine veterinary education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 2042-3292
pISSN - 0957-7734
DOI - 10.1111/eve.12302
Subject(s) - medicine , lameness , physis , phalanx , radiography , surgery , proximal phalanx , bone healing , osteosynthesis , hindlimb , intramedullary rod , anatomy
Summary A 7‐month‐old W armblood filly was referred to the equine hospital because of a S alter‐ H arris type 2 fracture of the proximal physis of the right hind P 1. On admission, the filly had acute grade 3/5 lameness at the walk and diffuse swelling in the area of the right hind proximal phalanx. Radiographs were taken to assess the fracture and plan treatment. Surgical treatment using two 4.5 mm narrow locking compression plates ( PIP ‐ LCPs ) resulted in fracture stabilisation and rapid healing. This case report suggests that internal fixation using PIP ‐ LCPs is useful for the treatment of S alter‐ H arris type 2 fractures of the proximal physis of P 1 in large foals.