Epoxy putty external skeletal fixation for fractures of the four main metacarpal and metatarsal bones in cats and dogs

2008 ◽  
Vol 21 (05) ◽  
pp. 451-458 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Emmerson ◽  
A. P. Moores ◽  
M. J. Pead ◽  
B. Puerta
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Anatomical Reconstruction ◽  
Clinical Use ◽  
Fracture Union ◽  
Metatarsal Bones ◽  
Metacarpal Bones

SummaryThe objective of this retrospective study was to report the clinical use, advantages, disadvantages, complications and outcome of an epoxy putty external skeletal fixator (EPESF) used for the repair of fractures of all four main metatarsal or metacarpal bones in a single limb in 11 dogs and 11 cats. The aim of this technique was to achieve satisfactory alignment of the proximal and distal joints and the digits, rather than anatomical reconstruction of the metacarpal/metatarsal bones themselves. All of the cases achieved fracture union and they all recovered fully without any residual lameness.

scholarly journals Hollow Fiber Oxygenator Composition Has a Significant Impact on Failure Rates in Neonates on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Retrospective Analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 07 (01) ◽  
pp. 007-013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Bernard ◽  
Sean Skinner ◽  
Prasad Bhandary ◽  
Ana Ruzic ◽  
Matthew Bacon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Retrospective Analysis ◽  
Hollow Fiber ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Extracorporeal Life Support ◽  
Clinical Use ◽  
Failure Rates ◽  
Membrane Oxygenation

AbstractIn extracorporeal life support (ECLS), there are two main types of oxygenators in clinical use for neonates: polymethylpentene (PMP) hollow fiber and polypropylene (PP) hollow fiber. A retrospective study was performed on neonates (n = 44) who had undergone ECLS for noncardiac indications from 2009 to 2015. Between the two groups (PMP n = 21, PP n = 23), the PP oxygenators failed 91% of the time, whereas the PMP oxygenators failed 43% of the time (p < 0.05). Analysis suggests PMP oxygenators are less prone to failure than PP oxygenators, and they require fewer number of oxygenator changes during a neonatal ECLS.

Preoperative planning of surgical procedures on the hand using a bone model made from the polymer clay

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-9
Author(s):  
Alexander S. Zolotov ◽  
Julia A. Dyachkova ◽  
Ilya S. Sidorenko
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Preoperative Planning ◽  
Clinical Use ◽  
Bone Model ◽  
Metacarpal Bones

The authors proposed a method of preoperative planning of surgical procedures on the hand using a bone model made from polymer clay. A detailed description of the method and an example of its clinical use are given. This method proved to be effective in treatment of seven patients with deformities of the phalanx of fingers and metacarpal bones. The proposed method of preoperative planning helps the surgeon to perform the intended operation correctly.

Feline Skeletal Reference Guide: A Cadaveric Radiographic Measurement on Lower Limb Extremities

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunsir Choi ◽  
Joanna Pilton ◽  
Timothy Foo ◽  
Richard Malik ◽  
Bianca Haase
Keyword(s):  
Bone Fractures ◽  
Radiographic Measurement ◽  
Reference Database ◽  
Width Ratio ◽  
Surgical Interventions ◽  
Metatarsal Bones ◽  
Metacarpal Bones ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Length Width ◽  
Index Ratio

Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to create a feline reference database for the length, width and slenderness (length to width ratio) of metacarpal and metatarsal bones, radius and tibia. Study Design Radiographs of the radius, tibia, metacarpus and metatarsus were performed in domestic short hair cat cadavers (n = 40). Length and width of the aforementioned bones were measured in mature domestic shorthair cats and bone slenderness (length/width) and index ratios calculated. Results A significant skeletal sex dimorphism exists in cats, with bones of the metacarpus, metatarsus, radius and tibia generally longer and wider in male cats compared with female cats, with differences frequently significant. The most significant difference was identified for the width of Mc5 (p = 0.0008) and the length and width of Mt5 (p = 0.0005). Index ratios for length and width of radius to metacarpal bones, and tibia to metatarsal bones, were not significantly different between male and female cats, except for Mc5. The index ratio for Mc5 was significantly higher in male cats (p = 0.002). Conclusion The present study provides insights into the normal length and width of distal forelimb and hind limb bones as well as bone index ratios in mature domestic shorthair cats. Using this information, it is now possible to quantitatively assess the relationship between these bones in domestic cats using radiography. This will assist not only with the diagnosis and categorization of skeletal abnormalities but can also guide surgical interventions of metacarpal and metatarsal bone fractures.

scholarly journals An Italian retrospective study on the routine clinical use of low-dose alemtuzumab in relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukaemia patients

2011 ◽  
Vol 156 (4) ◽  
pp. 481-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agostino Cortelezzi ◽  
Giuseppe Gritti ◽  
Luca Laurenti ◽  
Antonio Cuneo ◽  
Stefania Ciolli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Lymphocytic Leukaemia ◽  
Clinical Use

scholarly journals Intramedullary nail fixation for the treatment of simple forearm fractures in military combatants

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao Wang ◽  
Huayong Zheng ◽  
Hongying He ◽  
Jianzheng Zhang ◽  
ZHI Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Intramedullary Nail ◽  
Forearm Fracture ◽  
Dash Score ◽  
Forearm Fractures ◽  
Fracture Union ◽  
Extensor Pollicis Longus ◽  
Post Operation ◽  
Simple Fracture

Abstract Background: Most of forearm fracture in military combatants are simple fracture. The traditational procedure for adult forearm fracture is open reduction and plate osteosynthesis. However, plate fixation do have the defect of nonunion, stress shielding, skin irritation. Intramedullary nail is believed to be an alternative treatment of adult forearm fractures. However, whether simple forearm fractures in military combatants could be successfully treated by intramedullary nail is not clear.Methods: Patients of military combatants with diagnosis of simple forearm fracture treated by intramedullary nail fixation were identified from 1st January 2016 to 31st November 2018 in this retrospective study. General information of the patients, time of follow-up, time of fracture union post-operation, complications, rotation activity and DASH score 12 month post-operation were recorded to figure out the clinical outcome of simple forearm fracture treated by intramedullary nail in military combatants.Outcome: Twenty male patients were identified in this retrospective study, with average age of 26.5 years old (range 18-36).Fourteen forearm fracture happened in right side and the rest six happened in left side. Single ulna fracture happened in 11 cases, single radius fracture happened in 4 cases , both forearm fracture happened in 5 cases. Classifications of the 20 patients were all OTA type A. All 20 patients got followed, with mean follow-up time of 15.8 months（range 12-18). All patients got fracture union successfully. Average time of fracture union was 2.6 months（range 2-4months）. Partially rupture of extensor pollicis longus tendon happened during operation in one patient and 3 months post-operation in another patient. One patient with both forearm fractures showed linear ossification of interosseous membranes. Average pronation activity 12 months post-operation was 86.9 degrees (range 80-90), average supination activity 12 months post-operation was 86.3 degrees (range 60-90). Average DASH score 12 months post-operation was 6.5（range 0-37).Conclusion: This respective study demonstrated that intramedullary nail achieved excellent results in the treatment of simple fracture of forearm in military combatants.Trial Registration : Not applicable

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