Mandibular corrective osteotomy using novel locking compression plate 3.5/4.5/5.0mm metaphyseal plates

Objective: To describe a technique and the outcome of using 3.5/4.5/5.0 Metaphyseal Locking Compression Plate for corrective osteotomy of mandibular brachygnathia. Study: Design Clinical report. Animal: Eight-month Thoroughbred horse. Methods: Severe mandibular brachygnathia was surgically treated b...

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Published in:Veterinary surgery 2013-11, Vol.42 (8), p.984
Main Authors: Klaus, Christoph S, Vogt, Carsten, Lischer, Christoph J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Horses
Mouth
Surgical techniques
Veterinary medicine
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Summary:Objective: To describe a technique and the outcome of using 3.5/4.5/5.0 Metaphyseal Locking Compression Plate for corrective osteotomy of mandibular brachygnathia. Study: Design Clinical report. Animal: Eight-month Thoroughbred horse. Methods: Severe mandibular brachygnathia was surgically treated by corrective osteotomy and fixation with 2 LCP 3.5/4.5/5.0 Metaphyseal plates inserted using minimally invasive technique. Results: Severe mandibular brachygnathia was treated successfully with minor complications and stable fixation after 3 months. Cosmetic outcome and owner satisfaction was excellent. Conclusions: Corrective osteotomy and fixation with LCP 3.5/4.5/5.0 Metaphyseal plates can be considered as a surgical technique for correction of severe mandibular brachygnathia in weanlings.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0161-3499
1532-950X
DOI:10.1111/j.1532-950X.2013.12067.x