Proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis in horses: concepts, indications, and techniques

Surgical arthrodesis is effective for treating proximal interphalangeal joint (PIJ) injuries in horses. Despite several techniques described so far, the use of a 3-hole, 4.5mm-locking compression plate, associated with two 5.5-mm transarticular cortex screws, is currently considered the “gold standa...

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Main Authors: Anderson Fernando Souza, André Luis do Valle Zoppa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2021-04-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science
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Online Access:https://www.revistas.usp.br/bjvras/article/view/178586