Data of implant stability after minimally invasive  plate osteosynthesis in dogs

A. Proteasa; R. Dascălu; L. Schüszler; A. Sala; C. Igna

Volume : III, Issue : XII, December - 2013

Data of implant stability after minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis in dogs

A. Proteasa, R. Dasc Lu, L. Sch Szler, A. Sala, C. Igna

Abstract :

Relative stability promotes a flexible fixation with postoperative early mobilization of the limb allowing micromovements in the fracture site. Through this study, we aimed to highlight data of minimally invasive inserted plates selection. When compared to classical techniques which tend toward absolute stability with its advantages and disadvantages, MIPO technique (Minimally Invasive Plate Oseteosynthesis) aims to promote relative stability. So, sole purpose of MIPO is to restore axis, restore rotational alignement and respect fragment biology. The study was conducted in the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine from Timisoara and integrated 10 patients with long bone fractures. They underwent MIPO. We investigated as stability indices the screw density (SD) and the plate span ratio (PSR). Data from MIPO was compared to a 10 dogs group that underwent ORIF, as a regular procedure.