Closed reduction and blind cross-pinning for repair of a proximal tibial fracture in a foal
Juzwiak, J.S.; Milton, J.L.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 187(7): 743-745
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 4055493 Document Number: 255675
A 4-day-old foal underwent repair of a proximal metaphyseal fracture of the tibia. After closed reduction, fixation was achieved by use of blind cross-pinning. Thirty-five days after surgery, radiography demonstrated complete healing. The foal was mildly lame 4 months after repair of the fracture. Blind cross-pinning may be considered as a method of repair for certain long bone fractures in small foals.