Single institution retrospective study evaluating the frequency of implant removal and associated risk factors following open fracture fixation in 80 cases (2010–2020)

Abstract Background Open fractures occur commonly in small animals and are characterised by contamination of the fracture site. While never quantified, it is believed that open fractures stabilised with internal implants are at a higher risk for requiring explantation. This retrospective study deter...

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Published in:	BMC Veterinary Research
Main Authors:	Brea M. Sandness, Karen L. Perry, Mieghan Bruce
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-08-01
Subjects:	Open fracture Canine Feline Complications Explantation Infection
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-023-03687-0