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Use of a medial bone plate for repair of radius and ulna fractures in dogs and cats: a report of 22 cases.

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluates the technique of medial bone plating in the repair of radius fractures in dogs and cats. STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective study was made of patients diagnosed with fractures of the radius that were stabilized by application of a bone plate to the medial side of the bone. ANIMAL POPULATION: Sixteen client-owned dogs and 4 client-owned cats. The animals' ages varied from 5 months to 8 years, and their weight varied from 1.3 to 49 kgs. METHODS: Animals were evaluated using radiography or client assessment, or both. RESULTS: Medical plate application was technically easier to do than cranial plate application, the technique avoided the extensor tendons, and permitted greater versatility in the selection of smaller plates for the fixation of distal radius fractures. All fractures repaired by this method healed with no postoperative complications. CONCLUSIONS: Medial plate application may be used for osteosynthesis of distal or middiaphyseal radius fractures. Further studies are needed to evaluate the use of this technique in morphologically complex fractures. In patients with fractures of the proximal radius, cranial plate application is considered more appropriate. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Medial plating of radial fractures has significant advantages compared with conventional plate application; it provides the surgeon with an alternative method of fixation for selected radius fractures in dogs and cats.

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PubMed1989

[Fractures of the radius neck associated with ulna fractures in children].

The author has described one of the typical combinations of injuries in the elbow joint area in children, i.e. fractures of the neck of the radius with a simultaneous fracture of the ulna. The study is based on 37 cases observed by the author. Two types of the above-mentioned fractures have been distinguished: abduction (32) and extension (5) fractures. The methods of closed reposition of each type have been presented. These methods allow to reach the desired results even in major dislocations (60-90 degrees) of the head of the radius.

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PubMed2005

Use of the AO veterinary mini 'T'-plate for stabilisation of distal radius and ulna fractures in toy breed dogs.

The use of the AO (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen) veterinary mini 'T'-plate for stabilisation of distal radius and ulna fractures in toy breed dogs was evaluated in a retrospective study. All of the 14 dogs in the study weighed 3.5 kg or less. The AO mini 'T'-plate was used as the final means of fixation in all cases. It was used as the primary form of stabilisation in ten dogs, and in four dogs it was used at revision surgery. In all cases, of the fractures healed. Return to function was graded 'as excellent' in six cases, 'good' in four and 'fair' in two. Two dogs were lost to long-term follow up. It was concluded that the AO veterinary mini 'T'-plate is a suitable choice of implant for stabilisation of distal radius and ulna fractures in toy breed dogs, especially when the distal fragment is very small.

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PubMed2005

Segmental radius and ulna fracture with epiphyseal involvement: a case report.

Segmental fractures of the radius and ulna are relatively common in adults, often occurring after high energy trauma. Segmental forearm fractures in children have not previously been reported, and their optimal management is unclear. We report a child of eight years of age who underwent fixation of these injuries with a good outcome.

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Bone plate fixation of distal radius and ulna fractures in small- and miniature-breed dogs.

Bone plate fixation was reviewed in 29 distal radial fractures of small- and miniature-breed dogs. Twenty-two fractures in 18 dogs were available for follow-up. Number of complications and return to function were evaluated. Complications occurred in 54% of the fractures. Catastrophic complications occurred in 18% of fracture repairs with follow-up, while minor complications occurred in 36%. Sixteen (89%) of 18 dogs had a successful return to function. Bone plate fixation is a successful repair method for distal radius and ulna fractures in small-breed dogs, compared to previously reported methods.

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PubMed1991

Modified transfixation pinning of compound radius and ulna fracture in a heifer.

A 405-kg heifer sustained a compound fracture of the distal portion of the radius and ulna after being hit by a car. The fracture was thoroughly debrided, lavaged, and reduced with the heifer under general anesthesia. The fracture was immobilized with a modified walking cast, using 2 fully threaded 6.4-mm (outside diameter) Steinmann pins placed through the proximal portion of the radius. The pins were incorporated into a full-limb fiberglass cast, and a 0.5-cm X 2.25-cm aluminum walking bar was positioned medially and laterally on the limb. The modified walking cast was removed after 7 weeks, and the fracture healed without complication. The transfixation pins and aluminum walking bar helped reduce the strong compressive and rotational forces at the fracture site. The modified walking cast can potentially be used for fixation of a variety of fractures in large animals.

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PubMed1997

Scaphocapitate syndrome in a child associated with a distal radius and ulna fracture.

A case is presented of scaphocapitate fracture syndrome associated with a Salter-Harris type II fracture of the distal radius and ulna occurring in an 11-year-old girl. The proximal fragment of the fractured capitate was rotated 180 degrees. The injury was treated by open reduction and internal fixation. One year after the injury, radiographs showed that fractures were united with no signs of avascular necrosis of the capitate. The patient had a full range of motion of the wrist, as well as full pronation and supination of the forearm. An awareness of this fracture entity is necessary to correctly diagnose this injury in a child.

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PubMed2000

An irreducible Salter-Harris type IV distal ulna fracture.

Epiphyseal fractures of the distal radius are common in children but those involving the distal ulna are rare. Distal ulna epiphyseal injuries are usually Salter-Harris type II and are usually reduced closed and held in plaster to produce good results. In this paper we describe a Salter-Harris type IV injury of the distal ulna epiphysis which required open reduction and internal fixation due to soft tissue interposition.

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PubMed1992

Fractures of the radius and ulna.

Fractures of the radius and ulna are common in the dog and cat. If treated inappropriately, complications may result. These include delayed union, nonunion, malunion, and growth deformities. ESF is a versatile method of fixation for fractures of the radius and ulna. Types that are applicable range from the simple type I to the complex type III fixator. In general, the more unstable the fracture, the more rigid the assembly must be to counteract fracture forces. There are three basic phases to consider when using ESF: (1) preoperative planning, (2) application of the ESF, and (3) long-term management. A deficiency in any one of these phases can lead to complications and an unsatisfactory clinical outcome. Although ESF can be used on many types of fractures, the technique is especially well suited for open or highly comminuted fractures when internal fixation is not applicable. In these cases, close attention must be paid to the integrity of the soft tissues. In addition, cancellous bone grafts should be placed either at the time of initial repair or in a delayed fashion after adequate vascularity has been established. Staged or complete removal of the ESF should be individualized to each fracture case. In general, staged disassembly or "dynamization" can begin when the bone and fixator begin to function as a composite as determined by radiographs. Complete fixator removal should be considered when the fracture exhibits clinical and radiographic evidences of union.

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