Vol. 11, Special Issue 7 (2022)

Author(s):
SK Palsania, R Pooniya, P Bishnoi, AK Bishnoi, MP Sharma and R Patwa

Abstract:
The present study was conducted on three clinical cases of tibial fractures. Mid-diaphysis was the most common fracture location in all cases. All the three cases of mid-diaphyseal tibial fractures were repaired by the use of type II linear ESF which was made of stainless-steel clamps and stainless-steel connecting rods corresponding to the size of the transcortical pins were used. Total time of surgery was 45-90 minutes in all cases. Two tibial fractures were close and one was open. All fractures were oblique in configuration. In two cases, cattle had good weight bearing with moderate lameness postoperatively. The linear external fixator was well maintained and tolerated by two cattle through fracture healing. One animal died due to unknown reason after post-operative care on 30th day. Joint mobility and limb usage improved gradually after linear external fixator removal. Linear external fixator provided a stable fixation of tibial fractures and healing within 60-70 days and functional recovery within 80 days. Linear external fixator can be safely and successfully used for the management of selected tibial fractures in cattle