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. 2017 Spring;18(2):138-141.

Use of locking plate in combination with dynamic compression plate for repair of tibial fracture in a young horse

R A Ahmad  1 , H P Aithal  2 , D N Madhu  3 , Amarpal  4 , P Kinjavdekar  4 , A M Pawde  4
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Use of locking plate in combination with dynamic compression plate for repair of tibial fracture in a young horse

R A Ahmad et al. Iran J Vet Res. 2017 Spring.

Abstract

Grade 1 open spiral fracture of left tibia in a 1.5 year-old horse was treated using a combination of 4.5 mm locking compression plate (LCP) and a dynamic compression plate applied in a neutralization manner. The open wound was managed postoperatively by regular dressing and lavage. Radiograph at 24 days post-treatment revealed callus formation and at two months complete bridging callus was observed. At the end of six months complete healing of the fracture with functional recovery of the limb was observed.

Keywords: Fracture; Horse; Locking plate; Tibia.

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A complete spiral mid-diaphyseal left tibial fracture
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Day 24 postoperative radiograph with callus formation
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Day 60 postoperative radiograph with radiographic union
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Photograph showing complete weight bearing on the affected limb
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