Ex vivo study of proximal phalanx sagittal fracture fixation with two different screw implants in cadaver horses

Abstract

In equine medicine, surgical procedures and implants have been significantly developed in the last few decades. In this paper, we will deal with tensile screw fracture treatments. Horse fracture treatments most often follow human and small animal principles, so in general, their innovation also comes from these areas. Therefore, absorbable screws, which are already used in human medicine, also raise the possibility of their use in equine medicine. Among other things, these screws reduce the number of surgical procedures since the implant does not need to be removed later, thus reducing the cost of surgery and the risk of possible septic complications[29].