Transilial interlocking plate stabilisation of a sacral fracture and an ilial fracture in a dog

Summary

Transilial interlocking plate fixation was employed in the successful management of a sacral fracture-luxation and an ilial fracture in a dog.

Keywords

SOP interlocking plate - transilial fixation - sacral fracture - sacroiliac luxation

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