ACRYLIC VERSUS EPOXY CONNECTING BAR IN EXTERNAL FIXATOR FOR APPENDICULAR FRACTURE OF GOATS
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2018
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Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University Jabalpur
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This study was conducted on 10 goats, aged between 10 months to 5 years, brought to T.V.C.C, Jabalpur for the treatment of fracture in metacarpal, tibia and metatarsal. These goats were randomly divided into 2 groups, consisting of 5 animals each. The animals were selected irrespective of their age, sex, breed and body weight. In group I, external skeletal fixation using Acrylic as the connecting bar, where as in group II Epoxy was used as connecting bar. Fracture was more common in male animals (60.00%). Automobile accident was most common (90.00%) cause of fracture.
Rectal temperature decreased significantly in both groups postoperatively. Wound area at fracture site decreased significantly at 30th day in both the groups as compared to 0 day. Exudation was present significantly at 5th day in both the groups.
The mean haemoglobin concentration significantly increased at 15th day in both the groups as compared to 0 day. Total erythrocyte count markedly increased at 30th day in both the groups as compared to 0 day. In both groups, Neutrophil increased significantly at 7th day in comparison to 0 day and decreased at 30th day where as Lymphocyte decreased significantly at 7th day and increased at 30th day.
Alkaline phosphatase increased significantly in both groups at 30th day and decreased at 60th day, although serum calcium level significantly decreased at 30th day in both the groups. The level of serum phosphorus increased significantly at 15th day.
The mean radiographic score increased significantly at 30th day in both the groups and was highest at 60th day in both the groups.
In group I, weight bearing score (while standing) improved on 15th day as compared to group II. The mean weight bearing score (while walking) improved significantly on 15th day as compared to group II. The mean weight bearing score (while running) improved significantly on 15th day as compared to group II.
Therefore, on the basis of above findings, it was concluded that Acrylic and Epoxy has no impact on haemato-biochemical parameters during fracture repair, although weight bearing was good with Acrylic connecting bar as compared to Epoxy connecting bar. The Acrylic connecting bar was lighter in weight and having less hardening time.
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