In vitro comparison of the standard short limb cast and three configurations of short limb transfixation casts in equine forelimbs

McClure, S.R.; Watkins, J.P.; Bronson, D.G.; Ashman, R.B.

In vitro comparison of the standard short limb cast and three configurations of short limb transfixation casts in equine forelimbs

1994

McClure, S.R. | Watkins, J.P. | Bronson, D.G. | Ashman, R.B.

Axial stability of equine oblique proxidmal phalangeal osteotonies with application of the standard short limb cast or 1 of 3 configurations of transfixation casts was determined in vitro. Transfixation cast methods included use of parallel pins, divergent pins, or parallel pins incorporating a metal walking bar. Displacement at the osteotomy was recorded for each limb at 4,448 N. Standard short limb casts provided significantly (P = 0.0002) less axial stability than did any form of transfixation cast. Significant differences were not found between the 3 transfixation casts.

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