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Fractures occur commonly in both dogs and cats and, therefore, are frequently seen in general practice. This series of articles has been presented in 3 parts, with:
Part 1 describing fracture biomechanics, classification, and diagnosis
Part 2 discussing selection of fixation technique, external coaptation, identification of bone healing, and potential complications.
This last article in the series addresses the options for internal fixation, including (Table 1):
Intramedullary (IM) pins and cerclage wire
Interlocking nails (ILNs)
External skeletal fixators (ESFs)
Bone plates and screws.
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