Surgical stabilisation versus external coaptation for treatment of metacarpal/metatarsal bone fractures in dogs

PICO question In dogs with metacarpal and metatarsal fractures, does open reduction and surgical stabilisation compared to closed reduction and external coaptation (non-surgical stabilisation) lead to an improved likelihood of bone union and resolution of lameness? Clinical bottom line Category...

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Main Author: James Phillips
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: RCVS Knowledge 2025-07-01
Series:Veterinary Evidence
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Online Access:https://veterinaryevidence.org/index.php/ve/article/view/712
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