Internal fixation of a femur fracture in an American bullfrog
Royal, L. W., Grafinger, M. S., Lascelles, B. D. X., Lewbart, G. A., & Christian, L. S. (2007, April 15). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Vol. 230, pp. 1201–1204.
MeSH headings : Animals; Animals, Wild; Bone Screws / veterinary; Bone Wires / veterinary; Femoral Fractures / surgery; Femoral Fractures / veterinary; Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods; Fracture Fixation, Internal / veterinary; Fracture Healing; Male; Rana catesbeiana / surgery; Treatment Outcome
topics (OpenAlex): Turtle Biology and Conservation; Amphibian and Reptile Biology; Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
TL;DR:
The applied internal fixation method provided effective long-term stabilization of the femur, allowed for normal movement, and enabled the bullfrog to be housed in an aquatic environment immediately after surgery.
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