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INTRAMEDULLARY PINS IN FIXATION OF FRACTURES OF LONG BONES
Author(s) -
Rudy Richard L.
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
veterinary surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.652
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 1532-950X
pISSN - 0161-3499
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-950x.1974.tb01530.x
Subject(s) - intramedullary rod , fixation (population genetics) , medicine , kirschner wire , orthopedic surgery , external fixation , orthodontics , cancellous bone , surgery , external fixator , internal fixation , population , environmental health
Summary The round Steinmann pin alone or in combinations with additional pins, orthopedic wire, Kirschner splint is a very versatile method of skeletal fixation which is applicable to tiny or large breeds and to the very young or mature animals. The objective of rigid skeletal fixation can be achieved if principles of auxiliary skeletal fixation are used in complicated fractures. For uniform success with each of the three types of intramedullary nailing described (Kuentscher, Rush, Steinmann) it is essential that the principles of accurate reduction and rigid fixation be followed. The method of Kuentscher is most limited in application to the dog. Rush pins are somewhat more versatile. The pins can be used singly or in pairs for shaft fractures but have a specific advantage for firm fixation of fractures in the cancellous bone near the ends of the shaft. The Steinmann (round) intramedullary pin is the most versatile, however it is frequently necessary to use auxiliary pins, orthopedic wire, or half Kirschner to achieve rigid fixation.