Minimally‐invasive plate osteosynthesis of a Salter‐Harris type 2 fracture of the proximal phalanx in a filly. (3rd February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Van Spijk, J. N.; Fürst, A. E.; Del Chicca, F.; Ringer, S. K.; Jackson, M. A.
• Is Part Of: Equine veterinary education. Volume 27:Number 4(2015:Apr.)
• Page Start: 179
• Page End: 182
• Publication Date: 2015-02-03
• Subjects: Horses -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Horses -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 636.108905
• DOI: 10.1111/eve.12302
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0957-7734

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Summary</title> <p>A 7‐month‐old Warmblood filly was referred to the equine hospital because of a Salter‐Harris <italic>type 2</italic> fracture of the proximal physis of the right hind P1. On admission, the filly had acute <italic>grade 3/5</italic> lameness at the walk and diffuse swelling in the area of the right hind proximal phalanx. Radiographs were taken to assess the fracture and plan treatment. Surgical treatment using two 4.5 mm narrow locking compression plates (PIP‐LCPs) resulted in fracture stabilisation and rapid healing. This case report suggests that internal fixation using PIP‐LCPs is useful for the treatment of Salter‐Harris <italic>type 2</italic> fractures of the proximal physis of P1 in large foals.</p> </abstract>