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Kirschner Wire Fixation of Lateral Humeral Condylar Fractures in Small Dogs
Author(s) -
MORSHEAD DON,
STAMBAUGH JOHN E.
Publication year - 1984
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.1984.tb00748.x
Subject(s) - medicine , kirschner wire , condyle , fixation (population genetics) , lag screw , humerus , orthodontics , internal fixation , surgery , humeral shaft , humeral fracture , population , environmental health
Successful treatment of humeral condylar fractures requires accurate reduction and rigid internal fixation. Lag screw fixation is the traditional method of repair for these fractures. An alternative method using Kirschner wire fixation was used to repair humeral condylar fractures in eight small dogs. Long‐term follow‐up was available for seven dogs: all were reported to have normal limb function.