A retrospective evaluation using a polyaxial plating system in 60 small animal fractures
Objective: The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the use, complications and outcomes of the Liberty Lock System (LLS) used to repair fractures in dogs and cats.
Methods: Researchers reviewed medical records of dog and cat fractures repaired with the LLS from October 2016 to June 2019. Data reviewed included signalment, fracture classification, complications and radiographic outcome.
Results: The LLS was used to repair 60 fractures (57 appendicular, three axial) in 54 dogs and 6 cats. Mean time to radiographic union was six weeks. Radiographic union was achieved in all 60 fractures with 55 of 60 healing without recorded complications. Major complications, four of 60 and minor complication, one of 60, rates were low, and no catastrophic complications occurred. The most common major complication was surgical site infection.
Conclusion: The LLS allowed for successful repair in all 60 cases with a wide variety of fractures. The LLS had a similar complication rate and time to radiographic union to that reported in other veterinary locking plate systems. The LLS is a reliable locking plate system which offers some advantages such as a low-profile plate with the ability to place non-polyaxial to angled polyaxial screws, to treat fractures in dogs and cats.
Haley Mascellino, Karl Maritato, Matthew Barnhart and Philip Kass. "A Retrospective Short-Term Evaluation Using a Polyaxial Plating System in 60 Small Animal Fractures." Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2023; 36(02): 104-110. DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1756520
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