Linear-circular hybrid fixators were used to stabilize humeral and femoral fractures in 21 dogs and five cats. Twenty-two of 24 fractures with sufficient follow-up radiographic evaluation obtained union. Time to radiographic union ranged from 25 to 280 days (mean ± standard deviation [SD] 110±69 days; median 98 days). Eleven animals developed minor and two dogs developed major pin and/or wire tract inflammation. Functional outcome was rated as excellent (n=16), good (n=5), and fair (n=3) at the time of final long-term assessment (range 4.5 to 60.0 months; mean ± SD 28.4±15.4 months; median 28.5 months). Follow-up information was unavailable for two animals. Hybrid fixators were useful constructs for stabilization of humeral and femoral fractures, particularly fractures with short, juxta-articular fracture segments.
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July 01 2008
Management of Humeral and Femoral Fractures in Dogs and Cats With Linear- Circular Hybrid External Skeletal Fixators
Kristin A. Kirkby, DVM, MS;
Kristin A. Kirkby, DVM, MS
Departments of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (Kirkby, Lewis, Lafuente, Farese, Wheeler) and Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Hernandez), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, 2015 SW 16th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32610
Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center (Radasch), 4444 Trinity Mills Road, Suite 203, Dallas, Texas 75287;
Orthopedic and Neurology Referrals (Fitzpatrick), Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, United Kingdom GU102DZ
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Daniel D. Lewis, DVM, Diplomate ACVS;
Daniel D. Lewis, DVM, Diplomate ACVS
Departments of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (Kirkby, Lewis, Lafuente, Farese, Wheeler) and Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Hernandez), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, 2015 SW 16th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32610
Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center (Radasch), 4444 Trinity Mills Road, Suite 203, Dallas, Texas 75287;
Orthopedic and Neurology Referrals (Fitzpatrick), Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, United Kingdom GU102DZ
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M. Pilar Lafuente, DVM, PhD;
M. Pilar Lafuente, DVM, PhD
Departments of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (Kirkby, Lewis, Lafuente, Farese, Wheeler) and Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Hernandez), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, 2015 SW 16th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32610
Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center (Radasch), 4444 Trinity Mills Road, Suite 203, Dallas, Texas 75287;
Orthopedic and Neurology Referrals (Fitzpatrick), Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, United Kingdom GU102DZ
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Robert M. Radasch, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS;
Robert M. Radasch, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS
Departments of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (Kirkby, Lewis, Lafuente, Farese, Wheeler) and Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Hernandez), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, 2015 SW 16th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32610
Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center (Radasch), 4444 Trinity Mills Road, Suite 203, Dallas, Texas 75287;
Orthopedic and Neurology Referrals (Fitzpatrick), Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, United Kingdom GU102DZ
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Noel Fitzpatrick, MVB, Cert SAO, Cert VR, MRCVS;
Noel Fitzpatrick, MVB, Cert SAO, Cert VR, MRCVS
Departments of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (Kirkby, Lewis, Lafuente, Farese, Wheeler) and Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Hernandez), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, 2015 SW 16th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32610
Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center (Radasch), 4444 Trinity Mills Road, Suite 203, Dallas, Texas 75287;
Orthopedic and Neurology Referrals (Fitzpatrick), Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, United Kingdom GU102DZ
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James P. Farese, DVM, Diplomate ACVS;
James P. Farese, DVM, Diplomate ACVS
Departments of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (Kirkby, Lewis, Lafuente, Farese, Wheeler) and Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Hernandez), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, 2015 SW 16th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32610
Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center (Radasch), 4444 Trinity Mills Road, Suite 203, Dallas, Texas 75287;
Orthopedic and Neurology Referrals (Fitzpatrick), Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, United Kingdom GU102DZ
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Jason L. Wheeler, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS;
Jason L. Wheeler, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS
Departments of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (Kirkby, Lewis, Lafuente, Farese, Wheeler) and Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Hernandez), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, 2015 SW 16th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32610
Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center (Radasch), 4444 Trinity Mills Road, Suite 203, Dallas, Texas 75287;
Orthopedic and Neurology Referrals (Fitzpatrick), Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, United Kingdom GU102DZ
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Jorge A. Hernandez, DVM, MPVM, PhD
Jorge A. Hernandez, DVM, MPVM, PhD
Departments of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (Kirkby, Lewis, Lafuente, Farese, Wheeler) and Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Hernandez), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, 2015 SW 16th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32610
Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center (Radasch), 4444 Trinity Mills Road, Suite 203, Dallas, Texas 75287;
Orthopedic and Neurology Referrals (Fitzpatrick), Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, United Kingdom GU102DZ
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J Am Anim Hosp Assoc (2008) 44 (4): 180–197.
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Kristin A. Kirkby, Daniel D. Lewis, M. Pilar Lafuente, Robert M. Radasch, Noel Fitzpatrick, James P. Farese, Jason L. Wheeler, Jorge A. Hernandez; Management of Humeral and Femoral Fractures in Dogs and Cats With Linear- Circular Hybrid External Skeletal Fixators. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 1 July 2008; 44 (4): 180–197. doi: https://doi.org/10.5326/0440180
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