Influence of transfixation pinning and casting (TPC) configurations on treatment outcomes in bovine tibial fracture

The aim of this study was to examine the treatment outcomes of tibial fracture using different configurations of transfixation pinning and casting (TPC) in eight cattle. After pins were inserted to stabilize the fracture site, cast material was placed from the level of the stifle to the hoof (full T...

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Published in:Journal of Veterinary Medical Science 2019, Vol.81(6), pp.857-862
Main Authors: HATATE, Kaoru, TSUZUKI, Nao, KAJIHARA, Ayako, DEVKOTA, Bhuminand, TAKEHANA, Kazuya, SATO, Reiichiro, IINO, Kimie, AOKI, Takahiro, TAKAHASHI, Eiji, YAMAGISHI, Norio
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Language:English
Subjects:
Bovidae
Casting inserts
Cattle
Clinical outcomes
Complications
Hoof
Medical personnel
Metatarsus
Surgery
tibial fracture
transfixation pinning and casting (TPC)
treatment outcome
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Summary:The aim of this study was to examine the treatment outcomes of tibial fracture using different configurations of transfixation pinning and casting (TPC) in eight cattle. After pins were inserted to stabilize the fracture site, cast material was placed from the level of the stifle to the hoof (full TPC) in six cases and from the stifle to the proximal metatarsus (partial TPC) in two cases. Five cattle (three full TPC and two partial TPC cases) underwent TPC removal 36–86 days after surgery and resumed productivity. The other three cattle which underwent full TPC suffered from irreversible orthopedic complications within 5 weeks of surgery, while a prolonged healing process was observed in the partial TPC cases. Although TPC is an effective method for treating bovine tibial fracture, full TPC may result in a guarded prognosis in some cattle. However, partial TPC can delay healing. Surgeons should choose the optimal TPC configuration while considering the various factors that affect the healing process.
ISSN:0916-7250
1347-7439
DOI:10.1292/jvms.18-0757