In vitro comparison of the standard short limb cast and three configurations of short limb transfixation casts in equine forelimbs
McClure, S.R.; Watkins, J.P.; Bronson, D.G.; Ashman, R.B.
American Journal of Veterinary Research 55(9): 1331-1334
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9645 PMID: 7802404 Document Number: 428160
Axial stability of equine oblique proximal phalangeal osteotomies with application of the standard short limb cast or 1 of 3 configurations of transfixation casts was determined in vitro. Transfixation cast methods included use of parallel pins, divergent pins, or parallel pins incorporating a metal walking bar. Displacement at the osteotomy was recorded for each limb at 4,448 N. Standard short limb casts provided significantly (P = 0.0002) less axial stability than did any form of transfixation cast. Significant differences were not found between the 3 transfixation casts.