Anatomical Study of the Canine Limbs in Relation to External Skeletal Fixation: Introduction and Delimitation of Safe, Hazardous and Unsafe Corridors

Marti Herrero, Juan Manuel (1993) Anatomical Study of the Canine Limbs in Relation to External Skeletal Fixation: Introduction and Delimitation of Safe, Hazardous and Unsafe Corridors. Master of Veterinary Medicine thesis, University of Glasgow.

Abstract

An anatomical study of the canine limbs was carried out in order to identify, locate and measure the extent of the safe, hazardous and unsafe corridors for pin insertion for the use of external skeletal fixation. Topographical dissections and cross-sections of fresh anatomical specimens of canine limbs were used to localise important neurovascular structures and musculotendinous units and to measure the extent of the corridors. Safe corridors for external skeletal fixator pin insertion are clearly present in the eccentric bones of the canine lower limbs. Although no clear safe passages were identified in concentric bones of the upper limb, hazardous areas and lines are described as the safest for application of external fixation frames. The feasibility of the application of different fixator configurations through safe areas in the canine appendicular long bones is discussed. Some guidelines are given in order to allow the orthopaedic surgeon to follow sound anatomical principles of fixator application and to reduce the incidence of some avoidable complications.

• Item Type: Thesis (Master of Veterinary Medicine)
• Qualification Level: Masters
• Additional Information: Adviser: N T Gorman
• Keywords: Veterinary science
• Date of Award: 1993
• Depositing User: Enlighten Team
• Unique ID: glathesis:1993-75279
• Copyright: Copyright of this thesis is held by the author.
• Date Deposited: 19 Nov 2019 21:21
• Last Modified: 19 Nov 2019 21:21
• URI: https://theses.gla.ac.uk/id/eprint/75279