Principles of Equine Fracture Management Flashcards
what are the two biggest challenges of fracture repair in horses?
size and cost
what is AO-ASIF?
association for osteosynthesis/association for study of internal fixation
improve care of patients with musculoskeletal injuries and their sequelae through research, development, education and quality assurance in principles, practice, and result of fracture treatment
what are the AO-ASIF principles?
precise anatomic reconstruction
stable fixation
soft tissue considerations
what is considered a successful internal fixation
anatomic reconstruction of bones and joint surfaces that allow sharing of loads between reconstructed bone and implants
what bones are considered simple fractures?
what bones are considered major (large bone fractures)?
where are splint bone fractures most common?
distal 1/3 of bone
why must proximal fragments with a splint bone fracture must be secured to MC/MT III? which bone especially must have this done?
to prevent excessive motion and subsequent OA
MC II - make up significant portion of articular surface of carpometacarpal joint
what can splint bone fractures healing without internal fixation result in?
callous that can impinge on suspensory ligament necessitating removal
what is dorsal metacarpal disease?
what are the most intensely loaded bones of appendicular skeleton?
MC/MT III
