EVALUATION OF TYPE II ESF WITH PMMA AND CARBON FIBER AS CONNECTING RODS FOR LONG BONE FRACTURE REPAIR IN GOATS
| dc.contributor.advisor | Dr. Bhagavantappa B. | |
| dc.contributor.author | BHIMANAND GIRIMALLA KULLUR | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-09-13T05:44:52Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-09-13T05:44:52Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description.abstract | A study was conducted in 12 goats with long bone fractures. Goats were divided randomly into two equal groups. The fractures were treated with type II ESF where PMMA and carbon fibers were used as connecting rods in group I and II respectively. Fractures were evaluated by clinical, radiological and biochemical parameters on pre-operative and post-operative on 0th, 15th, 30th, 45th and 60th day. Post-operatively, goats showed partial weight bearing on 0th day and contact of sole to ground within 8 days. Swelling and serous pin tract discharge were noticed during 2-5 days, which resolved by 1st week. The limb usage in both groups progressed from non-weight bearing on pre-operative day to complete weight bearing on 60th post-operative day. Radiographs revealed fracture healing with secondary callus formation with satisfactory alignment on 0th day, periosteal callus initiation on 15th day and apparently bridged fragments on 30th day. Osteolysis, periosteal reaction at pin-bone interfaces and barely visible to absent fracture line on 45th day. Evident osteolysis and periosteal reaction at pin-bone interface and completely healed fracture with initiated cortico-medullary union and callus remodelling on 60th day. Increased values of serum calcium on 30th day, serum phosphorous on 15th day and serum alkaline phosphatase on 30th day when compared to pre-operative day and they were reduced to normal by 60th day however, all the recorded biochemical values were within physiological range. Intra-operative complications were minimal and post-operatively pin loosening, pin tract infection and fixator failure were observed. In the present study it was inferred that the closed reduction with minimally invasive provided satisfactory fracture fixation and early ambulation of goats. Carbon fibers offered advantages like earlier weight bearing, better alignment adjustment and better radiographic fracture site visibility. However, incurred higher initial costs, the reusability of implants mitigated long-term expenses | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810214457 | |
| dc.language.iso | English | |
| dc.pages | 162 | |
| dc.publisher | KARNATAKA VETERINARY ANIMAL AND FISHERIES SCIENCES UNIVERSITY, BIDAR - 585 226 | |
| dc.sub | Veterinary Surgery and Radiology | |
| dc.theme | Veterinary Surgery and Radiology | |
| dc.these.type | M.V.Sc. | |
| dc.title | EVALUATION OF TYPE II ESF WITH PMMA AND CARBON FIBER AS CONNECTING RODS FOR LONG BONE FRACTURE REPAIR IN GOATS | |
| dc.type | Thesis |