Current approaches to equine fracture repair

There have been a number of major advances in the management of equine fractures during the past 25 years. These include the widespread use of dynamic compression plates, the advent of 5.5mm cortical screws, the repair of some articular fractures under endoscopic control, and the use of dynamic hip/condylar plate/screw combinations for reconstruction of some major long bone fractures. There have also been significant improvements in other aspects of fracture management including the development of lightweight fibreglass casting material, general anaesthetic protocols and in techniques ...