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Kirschner‐Ehmer Apparatus Immobilization Following Achilles Tendon Repair in Six Dogs
Author(s) -
MORSHEAD DON,
LEEDS EDWARD B.
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.tb00751.x
Subject(s) - medicine , kirschner wire , achilles tendon , tendon , splints , tarsus (eyelids) , surgery , prosthesis , eyelid
Postoperative immobilization is an essential part of the management of Achilles tendon injuries. Results are reported in six dogs managed with the Kirschner‐Ehmer apparatus for immobilization of the tarsus as an alternative to the use of casts or splints. In all six dogs, good to excellent function was restored to the limbs after removal of the Kirschner‐Ehmer apparatus. There were no immobilization or tenorraphy failures.