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Results of plate fixation of type 1b olecranon fractures in 24 horses
Author(s) -
Swor T.M.,
Watkins J. P.,
Bahr A.,
Honnas C. M.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
equine veterinary journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 2042-3306
pISSN - 0425-1644
DOI - 10.2746/042516403775696249
Subject(s) - olecranon , medicine , internal fixation , tension band wiring , surgery , fixation (population genetics) , elbow , dynamic compression plate , population , environmental health
Summary Reasons for performing study : Previous olecranon fracture reports contain a small proportion of type 1b fractures, with only a few repaired by tension band plate fixation. Objectives : To evaluate subject details, history, clinical findings and outcome of type 1b olecranon fractures in a large group of horses treated by tension band plate fixation. Methods : Medical records of 77 horses diagnosed with an olecranon fracture were reviewed. Twenty‐fourhorses (31%) were classified as having type 1b olecranon fractures. Clinical details and follow‐up results (4–128 months postoperatively) were recorded. Results : Treatment included open reduction and internal fixation using a narrow dynamic compression plate (n = 20), conservative therapy (n = 2) and euthanasia (n = 2). Long‐term follow‐up was available for 16 plated horses. Four were sound and in training and 9 were sound and performing athletically. Articular surface involvement, comminution, open status orremoval of anconeal process fragments did not appear to affect prognosis or soundness. Conclusions : Internal plate fixation provides an excellent prognosis for an animal capable of athletic performance. Potential relevance : Describing tension band plate fixation and results offers a method of fracture repair that will improve the treatment and prognosis for type 1b olecranon fractures.