Minimally Invasive Repair of Meta-bones

作者：Piras Alessandro^*; Guerrero Tomas G

来源：Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice , 2012, 42(5): 1045-+.

DOI：10.1016/j.cvsm.2012.07.003

• Metacarpal
• Metatarsal
• Meta-bones
• Fractures
• Biologic

Metacarpal and metatarsal fractures are common injuries in small animals and, in most of the cases, can be treated by minimally invasive techniques. Bone plates applied through epi-periosteal tunnels can stabilize meta-bones. Meta-bones III and IV are stabilized by dorsally applied plates. Meta-bones II and V are stabilized using plates applied medially and laterally. The scarcity of soft tissue coverage and the simple anatomy of meta-bones make these fractures amenable to fixation by using minimally invasive techniques. This practice should reduce morbidity and enhance healing time.

• 出版日期2012-9