Results of plate fixation of type 1b olecranon fractures in 24 horses.
Abstract: Previous olecranon fracture reports contain a small proportion of type 1b fractures, with only a few repaired by tension band plate fixation. Objective: To evaluate subject details, history, clinical findings and outcome of type 1b olecranon fractures in a large group of horses treated by tension band plate fixation. Methods: Medical records of 77 horses diagnosed with an olecranon fracture were reviewed. Twenty-four horses (31%) were classified as having type 1b olecranon fractures. Clinical details and follow-up results (4-128 months post operatively) were recorded. Results: Treatment included open reduction and internal fixation using a narrow dynamic compression plate (n = 20), conservative therapy (n = 2) and euthanasia (n = 2). Long-term follow-up was available for 16 plated horses. Four were sound and in training and 9 were sound and performing athletically. Articular surface involvement, comminution, open status or removal of anconeal process fragments did not appear to affect prognosis or soundness. Conclusions: Internal plate fixation provides an excellent prognosis for an animal capable of athletic performance. Conclusions: Describing tension band plate fixation and results offers a method of fracture repair that will improve the treatment and prognosis for type 1b olecranon fractures.
Publication Date: 2003-12-03 PubMed ID: 14649358DOI: 10.2746/042516403775696249Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research studied how the treatment of type 1b olecranon fractures in horses through tension band plate fixation affected their long-term health and training outcomes. The study found that plate fixation is an effective treatment for this type of fracture, providing a positive prognosis and allowing the horses to return to their athletic activities.
Study Objective
The study aimed to assess the patient details, history, clinical findings, and outcomes of type 1b olecranon fractures in a large group of horses treated with tension band plate fixation. The researchers aim to offer an improved treatment method for this specific type of fracture.
- This is particularly important due to the rarity of this type of fracture and the limited understanding of effective treatment methods.
Methods
The medical records of 77 horses diagnosed with an olecranon fracture were examined.
- Among these, 24 horses or 31% were classified as having type 1b olecranon fractures.
- The follow-up results from periods ranging from 4 to 128 months post-surgery were recorded, allowing for a substantial review of the long term impacts of the procedure.
Results
The treatment options used on the 24 diagnosed horses included open reduction and internal fixation using a narrow dynamic compression plate, conservative therapy, and in two cases, euthanasia.
- Long-term follow-up data was available for 16 of the horses that had undergone the plate fixation surgery.
- Among these, 4 were sound and in training while 9 were sound and performing athletically.
- Interestingly, factors such as articular surface involvement, comminution, open status, or removal of anconeal process fragments did not seem to significantly affect the prognosis or soundness of the horse post-treatment.
Conclusion
The research concluded that internal plate fixation provided an excellent prognosis for the long-term health and athletic capability of the horse.
- This study’s results provide significant evidence towards the effectiveness of tension band plate fixation for type 1b olecranon fractures in horses, projecting an optimistic outlook for the treatment and prognosis of this type of injury.
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APA
Swor TM, Watkins JP, Bahr A, Honnas CM.
(2003).
Results of plate fixation of type 1b olecranon fractures in 24 horses.
Equine Vet J, 35(7), 670-675.
https://doi.org/10.2746/042516403775696249 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Large Animal Medicine & Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, USA.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Biomechanical Phenomena
- Bone Plates / veterinary
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Fracture Fixation, Internal / instrumentation
- Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods
- Fracture Fixation, Internal / veterinary
- Horses / injuries
- Horses / surgery
- Male
- Radiography
- Range of Motion, Articular
- Retrospective Studies
- Treatment Outcome
- Ulna Fractures / diagnostic imaging
- Ulna Fractures / surgery
- Ulna Fractures / veterinary
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