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Proximal phalangeal fracture and repair following digit amputation in a calf
Author(s) -
Crilly James Patrick,
Scott Philip
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
veterinary record case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.165
H-Index - 4
ISSN - 2052-6121
DOI - 10.1136/vetreccr-2014-000063
Subject(s) - numerical digit , phalanx , medicine , amputation , proximal phalanx , surgery , anatomy , arithmetic , mathematics
Fracture and repair of the proximal (first) phalanx of the remaining digit following amputation of the paired digit has not been previously reported. Here, we describe a case of proximal phalangeal fracture in the medial digit following lateral digit amputation through the distal portion of the proximal phalanx (P1) in a young Aberdeen Angus crossbred calf. Successful repair was achieved through external coaptation using a fibreglass cast.