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Experimental Use of Polyamide Bands in Combination with Intramedullary Pinning for Repair of Oblique Femoral Fractures in Rabbits
Author(s) -
Carrillo Jose M.,
Sopena Joaquin J.,
Rubio Monica,
Redondo Jose I.,
Serra Ivan,
Soler Carme
Publication year - 2005
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.2005.00059.x
Subject(s) - medicine , intramedullary rod , surgery , bone healing , osteotomy , radiography
Objective— To evaluate the use of polyamide bands, manufactured for securing electrical cables, for repair of oblique femoral fractures in rabbits. Study Design— Experimental study. Animals— Twelve nulliparous, 21–25‐week‐old, California female rabbits. Methods— Rabbits were divided into 3 groups (n=4) and studied for 14, 28, or 56 days. A Z‐shaped mid‐diaphyseal femoral osteotomy was repaired with a 2.5 mm intramedullary pin and a polyamide 6.6 cerclage band. Healing was evaluated at intervals by physical examination, limb use, femoral radiographs, and callus histology. Results— Rabbits had early limb use with good wound healing. From the 1st day, movement of the hip and stifle joints was satisfactory. Radiographically, fractures were healed at 28 days. Histologically, there was no foreign body reaction and bone healing was normal. Conclusion— Nylon cerclage band application was accomplished easily, maintained reduction, and resulted in good healing and limb use. Clinical Relevance— Sterilized nylon bands, manufactured for electrical use, can be used for cerclage in rabbits.