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A New External Skeletal Fixation Device * That Allows Immediate Full Weightbearing Application in the Horse
Author(s) -
NUNAMAKER D. M.,
RICHARDSON D. W.,
BUTTERWECK D. M.,
PROVOST M. T.,
SIGAFOOS R. D.
Publication year - 1986
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.1986.tb00242.x
Subject(s) - medicine , cadaver , fixation (population genetics) , external fixator , orthodontics , external fixation , horse , biomedical engineering , surgery , population , paleontology , environmental health , biology
The design and development of a new external skeletal fixator (patent pending) for use as a full weight supporting device in the treatment of fractures and joint instabilities in the horse are described. The application of the device incorporating the foot at the base of a specially designed frame allows for transfixation of the bone only above the injury. Full weightbearing is accomplished immediately following device application. In vitro testing of the device using a cadaver specimen substantiated theoretical design parameters. Fifteen clinical cases documented the use of this device.