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Noninvasive Technique for Reduction of Zygomatic Process Fractures in the Horse
Author(s) -
BLACKFORD J. T.,
HANSELKA D. V.,
HEITMANN J. M.,
BOYD C. L.
Publication year - 1985
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.1985.tb00818.x
Subject(s) - medicine , reduction (mathematics) , zygomatic fractures , process (computing) , surgery , orthodontics , geometry , mathematics , computer science , operating system
Zygomatic (supraorbital) process fracture of the horse is a common injury; if untreated, permanent injury to the eye or an undesirable cosmetic appearance may result. A noninvasive surgical reduction technique is described that requires minimal instrumentation and can easily be performed in a surgical facility or under field conditions. This technique has resulted in successful reduction and healing in 12 of 13 cases of zygomatic process fractures.