Surgical repair of a depressed, comminuted fracture of the zygomatic process of the frontal bone using a locking compression plate in a Thoroughbred colt foal.
Abstract: This case report demonstrates the use of a 10-hole 2.7-mm locking compression plate (LCP) to repair a depressed, comminuted fracture of the zygomatic process of the frontal bone, in a foal. LCP fixation resulted in excellent cosmesis. The use of LCP fixation in this region has not been previously described.
Publication Date: 2018-11-20 PubMed ID: 30656021PubMed Central: PMC6333185DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.1923Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research article presents a successful case of repairing a complex fracture in the facial bone of a young racehorse using a device called a locking compression plate; this specific use of the device is reported as an innovation in veterinary surgery.
Understanding the Study
A few important components to understand when delving into the details of this article include:
- Subject of Study: The subject of this case report is a foal, which is a young horse. The breed of horse, in this case, is a Thoroughbred. Thoroughbreds are racehorses, known for their speed and agility.
- Issue Addressed: The research focuses on a specific, complex injury – a depressed, comminuted fracture of the zygomatic process of the frontal bone. In simpler terms, this is a severe fracture where a part of the facial bone (specifically, a bony protrusion on the frontal bone that extends towards the cheek area) has been crushed or broken into several pieces and has been pushed inward.
- Method Used: The researchers report using a 10-hole 2.7-mm locking compression plate (LCP), which is a metallic device used to hold the fragments of the fractured bone together, promoting efficient healing. It is designed to provide stability and aid in the fixation of fractures. This device is not typically employed for this particular kind of fracture, marking novel use of the LCP in this case.
Outcomes of the Study
- Successful Repair: The surgical procedure using the LCP resulted in successful repair of the severe fracture. This outcome is indicative of the potential applicability of this method for similar cases in the future.
- Excellent Cosmesis: ‘Cosmesis’ here refers to the maintenance or restoration of the foal’s normal appearance post-surgery. This is an important outcome as it ensures that the subject does not bear lasting physical signs of the severe fracture or the surgical intervention, thus suggesting that the LCP was not only effective in functional repair but also in maintaining the aesthetic integrity of the foal’s face.
- Innovative Approach: This study marks the first known instance of using LCP fixation to treat this type of facial fracture in a horse. The reported success potentially opens up new avenues for treatment methods and protocols in veterinary surgery.
Cite This Article
APA
Derham AM, Johnson JP, Kearney CM, O'Leary JM.
(2018).
Surgical repair of a depressed, comminuted fracture of the zygomatic process of the frontal bone using a locking compression plate in a Thoroughbred colt foal.
Clin Case Rep, 7(1), 110-114.
https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.1923 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- University College Dublin, University Veterinary Hospital, UCD Dublin 4 Ireland.
- Equine Veterinary Medical Centre Qatar Foundation Doha Qatar.
- University College Dublin, University Veterinary Hospital, UCD Dublin 4 Ireland.
- University College Dublin, University Veterinary Hospital, UCD Dublin 4 Ireland.
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