Malunions Flashcards
1
Q
What is a malunion in the horses?
A
It’s a healed fracture in which anatomical bone alignment was not achieved or maintained during healing.
2
Q
Where is the most common site for malunion and can lead to narrowing of pelvic anal?
A
Pelvis
3
Q
Varus
A
Deviation of the segment axis towards the median sagittal plane
4
Q
Valgus
A
Deviation of the segment axis away from the median sagittal plane
5
Q
These are deformities from the sagittal plane
A
Procurvatus cranial bowing
Recurvatus caudal bowing
6
Q
These are deformities from the axial plane
A
Pronatus internal rotation
Supinatus external rotation
7
Q
What it’s the treatment for malunions?
A
Osteotomy
Consider ring fixator
