MANAGEMENT OF MALUNION OF METACARPUS-III IV IN 2 CALVES/

Authors
STEINER A HIRSBRUNNER G GEISSBUHLER U
Citation
A. Steiner et al., MANAGEMENT OF MALUNION OF METACARPUS-III IV IN 2 CALVES/, Journal of veterinary medicine. Series A, 43(9), 1996, pp. 561-571
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
Journal of veterinary medicine. Series A → ACNP
ISSN journal
0931184X
Volume
43
Issue
9
Year of publication
1996
Pages
561 - 571
Database
ISI
SICI code
0931-184X(1996)43:9<561:MOMOMI>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
This report describes the case histories of two calves with non-functi onal malunion of the metacarpus (MC) III/IV. In both cases, severe val gus deviation occurred after closed reduction and external coaptation of a shaft fracture of MC III/IV. The malunion was corrected by closin g a edge osteotomy and internal fixation. Long term follow-up of both cases revealed complete healing in good alignment without any signs of impairment of gait.