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Distal phalangeal fractures – to screw or not to screw

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Lischer C.J.
In: BEVA - Annual Congress - Birmingham, 2018 by British Equine Veterinary Association
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SEP 15, 2018
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Fractures of the distal phalanx consist of an interesting variety of configurations including some that are nearly trivial to those that often result in euthanasia. The majority of these fractures can be managed nonsurgically using temporary measures to restrict the hoof mechanism. When the distal interphalangeal joint is involved (types II, III and IV), there are surgical management options to consider that include fixation with cortical lag screws ...

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Lischer, C. (2020) “Distal phalangeal fractures – to screw or not to screw”, BEVA - Annual Congress - Birmingham, 2018. Available at: https://www.ivis.org/library/beva/beva-annual-congress-birmingham-2018/distal-phalangeal-fractures-–-to-screw-or-not-to-screw (Accessed: 12 September 2024).

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Oertzenweg 19 b, Berlin 14163, Germany.

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