Mandibular fractures in horses

Kuemmerle, J. M.

doi:10.1111/j.2042-3292.2012.00394.x

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“…1,2 Mandibular fractures result from strain placed on the bone by the lever arm during traumatic events such as horse kicks or, more frequently, pulling back when tied. [1][2][3][4][5] Mandibular fracture diagnosis is based on clinical examination and manifestations such as anorexia, sialorrhea, local edema, bleeding, foul breath and unstable and misaligned bones and teeth. 1,2 Radiographic assessment is also required for identification of fracture lines in skull bones and teeth.…”

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Treatment of a Mandibular Diastemal Fracture Using Locking Compression Plate and Cerclage Wire in a Mare

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This report describes the combination of two surgical fracture repair techniques and the postoperative management of a mandibular diastemal fracture in a two-year-old mare. The mare was referred to a veterinary hospital with a laceration over the body of the right mandible. Radiographic assessment revealed two mesial fracture lines involving the second premolar tooth and a ventrally displaced bone fragment. The mare was treated under general anesthesia and the fracture was corrected using open reduction and plate fixation. A 3.5 mm narrow 15-hole locking compression plate with seven locking screws were used in a bridge form. Cerclage wire was also used to anchor the incisor teeth to the second and third premolar teeth. The cerclage wire and incisor teeth were covered with polymethylmethacrylate to prevent implant failure and avoid injury to the oral mucosa. Implants were removed 55 days after surgery and the mare was discharged from hospital five days later. The mare returned for cerclage wire removal after 90 days and was allowed to resume exercise thereafter. The combination of two surgical techniques, proper implant choice and appropriate postoperative management, including use of pelleted feed, contributed to successful bone healing and return to function.

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“…1,2 Mandibular fractures result from strain placed on the bone by the lever arm during traumatic events such as horse kicks or, more frequently, pulling back when tied. 1–5…”

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Treatment of a Mandibular Diastemal Fracture Using Locking Compression Plate and Cerclage Wire in a Mare

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“…The majority of them are opened, which makes their treatment much more difficult [3,8,9]. Depending on location and fracture configuration, the following surgical methods can be used: Wire loops in the oral cavity, wire loops enforced with synthetic materials, screws, Ushaped plate placed in the oral cavity, transmandibular Steinmann pins, steel plates (DCP, dynamic compression plates; LCP, locking compression plates) [10][11][12][13][14][15][16]. The use of DCP or LCP plates fixated directly on the bone at the ventrolateral site of the jaw provide the best stabilisation [17] but for opened infected fractures, this is not recommended.…”

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External Unilateral Fixator of Own Design for the Treatment of Selected Mandibular Fractures in Horses

Turek

Drewnowska

Kapłan³

2019

Applied Sciences

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Most of the mandibular fractures occur as a result of accidents, kicks, or falls. The treatment of fractures located in the incisor region is quite successful with the use of the wiring method. Fractures that occur within the body of the mandible are more complicated. Some of them are open and infected and involve the cheek teeth, which makes treatment quite challenging. In these cases, using bone plates mounted directly on the bone would constitute poor technique. External skeletal fixators can be a good alternative for treatment of complicated fractures. In this article we present the construction and the possible use of a unilateral external fixator dedicated for the treatment of mandibular body fractures. The fixator consists of one rod having a diameter of 8 mm and a length of 20 cm, four booms, four connectors, and four self-threading apex pins with a diameter of 6 mm. Stainless steel was used in the production of the fixator. The device has been successfully used for the treatment of open mandible fractures. The stabilizer is light and is small in size, simple to use, and easily assembled and disassembled. It can be adjusted in three planes.

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Fractures of the Head

Fuerst

Auer

2019

Equine Fracture Repair

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Mandibular fractures in horses

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Treatment of a Mandibular Diastemal Fracture Using Locking Compression Plate and Cerclage Wire in a Mare

Treatment of a Mandibular Diastemal Fracture Using Locking Compression Plate and Cerclage Wire in a Mare

External Unilateral Fixator of Own Design for the Treatment of Selected Mandibular Fractures in Horses

Fractures of the Head

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