INTERNAL FIXATION OF FRACTURES OF THE THIRD PHALANX IN THREE HORSES

1 January 1979

journal article
case report
Published by Wiley in Australian Veterinary Journal

Vol. 55 (1) , 29-32
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-0813.1979.tb09543.x

Abstract

The technique of internal fixation of intra-articular fractures of the third phalanx using lag screw interfragmentary compression is described. Three cases are discussed and the successful treatment of infection and osteomyelitis described in one of them. Despite this potential complication internal fixation offers a better prognosis and also a more rapid return to work than non-operative treatments.

Keywords

FRACTURES OF THE THIRD PHALANX
INTERNAL FIXATION OF FRACTURES
PHALANX IN THREE HORSES

This publication has 1 reference indexed in Scilit:

Fractures of the Pedal Bone in the Horse
Equine Veterinary Journal, 1976