Interfragmental fixation of rostral mandibular fracture with cerclage wire in a thoroughbred English horse

Authors : Mehmet Alper ÇETİNKAYA, Alper DEMİRUTKU

Pages : 67-71

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Publication Date : 0000-00-00

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The patient in this study was a 20-year-old thoroughbred gelding. After clinical and radiographical assessments, a bilateral rostral mandibular body fracture was determined. Fracture stabilization was achieved via a bilateral interfragmentary cerclage wire application. The horse started to use its jaw within 24 h of surgery. Postoperative radiographs were taken until month 6, at different periods, and fracture healing was evaluated. Fixation materials were left in place. Fracture healing occurred with a rostral part malocclusion. The purpose of this study was to give clinical information about mandibular fractures and treatment of these fractures in a horse.
Keywords : Key words Horse, mandibula fracture, interfragmental fixation, cerclage wire