External eskeletal fixation type i to osteosynthesis in olecranon fracture in goat: Case report

Abstract

Long bone fractures are common in small ruminants, and has been described some methods of osteosynthesis. The external fixator is considered a good option because it is non-invasive method and does not cause significant damage to adjacent tissue and vascularization. A goat, female, three months old, it was referred to the Veterinary Hospital with functional impotence of the thoracic left limb. It was diagnosed incomplete and transverse fracture of the third portion of the ulna, associated a lateroproximal luxation between radio and ulna. After a conservative treatment, the animal was forwarded to surgery procedure. The fracture was reduced manually and osteosynthesis was performed with external fixator type I using seven transcortical pins in lateral direction, that were fixed with methacrylate molded in plastic tube. Fifteen days after surgery was observed flexural deformity of the affected limb. This was fixed with placement splint for 15 days. After radiographic control and bone regeneration, the external fixator was removed after 45 days from surgery. The animal was discharge 51 days after removal the implant with a good weight bearing