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1
Q

The most common long bone fx in horses is…

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diaphyseal fx of the cannon bone!

2
Q

rhe optimal tx for a cannon bone fx is…

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double plate fixation

w/ plates placed on tension side of bone

interfragmentary compression is IMPORTANT!