Making internal fixation work with limited bone stock. Issue 3 (20th February 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Meeson, Richard
• Is Part Of: In practice. Volume 39:Issue 3(2017)
• Page Start: 98
• Page End: 106
• Publication Date: 2017-02-20
• Subjects: Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; Veterinary medicine; Veterinary Medicine; Periodicals; Periodical; Electronic journals; 636.089
• DOI: 10.1136/inp.j595
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0263-841X

Abstract

Abstract : Fractures are common in small animal practice and there are many options for managing them. Plates and screws remain a popular means to manage many fractures; however, some fractures are sufficiently close to a joint (juxta‐articular), that they limit the amount of bone available to achieve a standard stable plate and screw fixation. This article discusses the options to achieve a stable internal fixation when there is limited bone stock.