Comparison of post-operative outcomes after open or closed surgical techniques to stabilize metacarpal and metatarsal fractures in dogs and cats

Abstract Backfround Treatment options for metacarpal/metatarsal fractures include conservative and surgical management. The aim of this study is to determine whether there is any significant difference in healing and complication rates, between open and closed treatment. Medical records of dogs and...

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Main Authors: Gabriel Carbonell Rosselló, Jasmin Carmel, Matthew Pead, Victor Vidal Lacosta, Pilar Lafuente
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-022-03404-3