D Gygax 1 , A Fürst , S Picek , M Kummer Show Affiliations »
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To report internal fixation of a fractured axis with a dynamic compression plate (DCP). STUDY DESIGN: Case report. ANIMALS: A 7-year-old Warmblood gelding. METHOD: Surgery was performed under anesthesia in sternal recumbency. After fracture reduction the complete transverse fracture in the cranial third of the axis was stabilized with a 7-hole 4.5 mm DCP. Optimal positioning of the plate and the length of the screws were facilitated by fluoroscopy. Recovery from anesthesia was supervised in a pool. RESULTS: The horse had an excellent outcome and returned to its previous activity level. CONCLUSION: Surgical treatment with fracture reduction and plate fixation enables normal bearing of the head and neck and improves neck flexibility soon after surgery. © Copyright 2011 by The American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
OBJECTIVE: To report internal fixation of a fractured axis with a dynamic compression plate (DCP ). STUDY DESIGN: Case report. ANIMALS: A 7-year-old Warmblood gelding. METHOD: Surgery was performed under anesthesia in sternal recumbency. After fracture reduction the complete transverse fracture in the cranial third of the axis was stabilized with a 7-hole 4.5 mm DCP . Optimal positioning of the plate and the length of the screws were facilitated by fluoroscopy. Recovery from anesthesia was supervised in a pool. RESULTS: The horse had an excellent outcome and returned to its previous activity level. CONCLUSION: Surgical treatment with fracture reduction and plate fixation enables normal bearing of the head and neck and improves neck flexibility soon after surgery. © Copyright 2011 by The American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
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Year: 2011
PMID： 21545463 DOI： 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00842.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Vet Surg ISSN： 0161-3499 Impact factor: 1.495