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Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 1990; 03(04): 111-116
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1633240
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A Suggested Fracture Classification of Adult Small Animal Fractures

W. D. Prieur
1   From the AO VET Centre, CH-4437 Waldenburg, Switzerland
,
T. D. Braden
2   From the Michigan State University, Veterinary Clinical Centre, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
,
Brigitte v. Rechenberg
3   From the Small Animal Hospital, D-8700 Würzburg, Germany
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Received for publication 01. Juni 1990

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09. Februar 2018 (online)

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A classification system for fractures of long bones in adult small animals is described. Its application is demonstrated in some femur fractures. This classification system will be expanded later on to other bones like pelvis, spine, distal limb bones, and to fractures of the growing animals.

Key words

Fracture - Fracture classification
 

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