A review of minimally invasive fracture stabilization in dogs and cats.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To summarize and discuss peer-reviewed studies on minimally invasive osteosynthesis (MIO) of long bone, physeal, and articular fractures in dogs and cats.

Study design

Invited review.

Methods

A critique of literature was performed to assess MIO feasibility, outcomes, and complications through PubMed, Scopus, and CAB abstracts research databases (2000-2020).

Results

More than 40 MIO articles have been published in the last 15 years, but most studies had small numbers, lacked control groups, and used limited outcome measures. Studies generally showed that MIO was feasible in dogs and cats with low complication rates. The current evidence does not demonstrate superior bone healing or functional outcomes with MIO when compared to standard methods. Althoug

SUBMITTER: Pozzi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9292778 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature