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Managing Metacarpal and Metatarsal Fractures
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Metacarpal and metatarsal fractures are quite common in cats and dogs. These injuries can usually be attributed to blunt trauma to the foot. In case of shearing injury of the foot severe lacerations of soft tissues and bones can be present. Partial amputation of toes and extensive soft tissue reconstructions can than be necessary. In these cases preservation of at least the large foot pad is essential to be sure that contact loading of the foot stump is possible. The aim of these reconstructions is the preserve a minimum of two adjacent toes with their respective toe pad. When the soft tissues are intact fractures of metacarpals or metatarsals can be result in a partial or complete instability of the foot. Partial instability is present when at least one of the metacarpals of metatarsals is intact thus acting as an internal support of the fractured ones. Treatment with an external coaptation splint can be considered when one of the central metacarpals or metatarsals is still intact and the remaining fractures can be reduced. When all metacarpals or metatarsals are fractured there is complete instability of the foot. Osteosynthesis of preferably all but at least the two central metacarpal or metatarsal fractured bones is indicated. In medium and large dogs plate osteosynthesis can be used, but these implants are rather large in small dogs and cats. In these small patients intramedullary pins can be used successfully. A simple and effective method is the dowel pinning technique with requires a minimum of additional surgical trauma to the soft tissues and bone. Adequate stabilisation of metacarpal and metatarsal fractures is essential in preserving proper function of the foot.
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