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Iranian journal of veterinary research2018; 19(2); 123-127;

The use of cerclage wire for surgical repair of unilateral rostral mandibular fracture in horses.

Abstract: Fractures of the rostral mandible in horses are the most common type of jaw fractures. The present study was performed for stabilization of rostral mandibular fracture with cerclage wire. In a retrospective case series, six client-owned horses with unilateral mandibular fractures were admitted to our clinic and suffered from a major gingival wound at rostral part of mandible. Rostral mandibular fracture was diagnosed through clinical examination and radiography. Fractured region was repaired by cerclage wire under the effect of general anesthesia and wires were maintained for 6-12 weeks. The repair of mandibular fracture by cerclage wiring exhibited good fracture reduction and fixation in five horses and fair results in one horse. After twelve weeks, the fracture healing was excellent practically and cosmetically. Furthermore, the horses appeared normal without any evidence of teeth-related mastication problems, obstinate fracture-site fistula, or extreme callus formation. Radiographically, cerclage wire achieved good fracture fixation and fracture gap closure. Moreover, the formation of uniting callus was noticed at 6-12 weeks post-operatively. It was concluded that, unilateral mandibular fracture in horses can successfully be repaired by interdental wiring (IDW). All horses were returned to their usual activities without any fracture healing-related masticatory problems at the time of follow-up.
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Publication Date: 2018-07-27 PubMed ID: 30046324PubMed Central: PMC6056138
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The research article discusses a method for treating unilateral mandibular fractures in horses using cerclage wire. The study shows that this technique is successful in repairing the fracture and aiding in recovery, with minimal complications.

Fractures and Method of Treatment

  • The article begins by acknowledging that fractures in the rostral mandible (front part of the lower jaw) are a common health issue in horses.
  • To address these fractures, the authors of the study propose using a unilateral cerclage wire – a type of biomedical stainless steel wire typically used in orthopaedic surgery.
  • The cerclage wire is used to stabilize the fracture, holding the broken pieces of the jaw together to facilitate healing.

Study Details and Findings

  • The study is based on a retrospective examination of six horses with unilateral mandibular fractures that were treated with cerclage wiring. The fractures were diagnosed through clinical examination and radiography.
  • Of these six horses, five showed a good level of fracture reduction and fixation after the procedure, while one horse had fair results. The cerclage wires were kept in place for 6-12 weeks.
  • Post-operatively, it was observed that the horses did not exhibit any problems with mastication (chewing), nor did they show any signs of obstinate fracture-site fistula (an abnormal connection between two body parts) or extreme callus formation (extra bone growth at the fracture site).
  • Overall, the study concluded that the treatment was successful and the horses were able to return to their usual activities without any complications related to the healing of the fracture.

Radiographic Evidence

  • Through radiography, it was confirmed that the cerclage wire provided a good level of fracture fixation and helped close the gap of the fracture.
  • The formation of unifying callus (new bone formation during healing) was also observed at 6-12 weeks post-operatively, further indicating successful treatment and healing.

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APA
Rizk A, Hamed M. (2018). The use of cerclage wire for surgical repair of unilateral rostral mandibular fracture in horses. Iran J Vet Res, 19(2), 123-127.

Publication

Iranian journal of veterinary research
ISSN: 1728-1997
NlmUniqueID: 101660030
Country: Iran
Language: English
Volume: 19
Issue: 2
Pages: 123-127

Researcher Affiliations

Rizk, A
  • Department of Surgery, Anesthesiology and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Dakahlia, 35516, Egypt.
Hamed, M
  • Department of Surgery, Anesthesiology and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aswan University, Aswan, Egypt.

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