Treatment of exposed Salter Harris I fracture in feline by temporary arthrodesis using external fixation
Keywords:
Joint, Infection, OsteosynthesisAbstract
A feline with a history of trauma for three days was diagnosed with Salter Harris I. The animal was then submitted to a surgical procedure where temporary joint arthrodesis was performed using pins and polymethylmethacrylate. The animal was followed by clinical orthopedic exams and radiographic evaluations
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