UNUNITED ANCONEAL PROCESS - LAG-SCREW FIXATION

Authors
FOX SM BURBIDGE HM BRAY JC GUERIN SR
Citation
Sm. Fox et al., UNUNITED ANCONEAL PROCESS - LAG-SCREW FIXATION, The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 32(1), 1996, pp. 52-56
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association → ACNP
ISSN journal
05872871
Volume
32
Issue
1
Year of publication
1996
Pages
52 - 56
Database
ISI
SICI code
0587-2871(1996)32:1<52:UAP-LF>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
A technique of lag-screw fixation for ununited anconeal process is des cribed, and the results of surgery in eight dogs (on 10 elbows) treate d by this technique are presented. Approximation of the process was co nfirmed postoperatively, and union was confirmed by radiographic follo wup in six of the 10 forelimbs from two-to-six months after surgery. F our other cases were lost to radiographic follow-up. This report of a limited number of cases suggests encouraging results obtained by lag-s crew fixation.