FRACTURES OF THE HUMERUS

The treatment of humeral fractures in ruminants remains a challenge to the large animal surgeon. Often the recommendation is to euthanize th e animal. This article reviews four different treatment techniques: st all confinement, intramedullary pinning, interlocking nails, and plate fixation. Clinical cases are drawn from both the literature and perso nal experience to demonstrate the potential application of each treatm ent modality.