Fractura en tibia proximal Salter Harris tipo II en potra de la raza Cuarto de Milla.

Abstract

Epiphyseal fractures are uncommon in the equine species, however, when they occur, the most prevalent in foals is the Salter Harris type II proximal tibia fracture, with trauma usually as its cause. Fracture correction has two alternatives, one through the use of plaster at the level of the affected limb and the other through surgical correction using dynamic compression plates (DCP), compression plates (LCP) or dynamic compression of bone contact. Limited (LC-DCP). Following, is reported a case of a 48-hour-old filly who suffered a trauma that involved a Salter Harris Type II proximal tibia fracture corrected by internal fixation using 6-hole LCP where 1 cancellous screw and 4 cortical screws were used, It was also reinforced with cerclage. After 10 weeks postoperatively, the patient underwent surgery for LCP and cerclage removal, being discharged with positive evolution of the affected member. From this report it can be conclude that subjecting the animal to surgical intervention and using the internal fixation technique with compression plates is an effective technique for the treatment of long bone fractures in newborn animals without generating unwanted bone alterations.