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ArticleVeterinary surgery : VS2026

Biomechanical comparison of the bone-screw-fastener to conventional cortical buttress screw in a simulated ex vivo model of equine midbody proximal sesamoid bone fracture repair.

Thomas J O'Brien, James W Johnson, Christopher E Kawcak, Ben C Gadomski, Ryan S Carpenter, Brad B Nelson

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Thomas J O'BrienOrthopedic Research Center, C. Wayne McIlwraith Translational Medicine Institute, Department of Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
James W JohnsonDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Orthopedic Bioengineering Research Laboratory, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
Christopher E KawcakOrthopedic Research Center, C. Wayne McIlwraith Translational Medicine Institute, Department of Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
Ben C GadomskiDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Orthopedic Bioengineering Research Laboratory, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
Ryan S CarpenterEquine Medical Center, Cypress, California, USA.
Brad B NelsonOrthopedic Research Center, C. Wayne McIlwraith Translational Medicine Institute, Department of Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.

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American College of Veterinary Surgeons Foundation
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Abstract

objectiveTo compare implant failure and gap displacement characteristics of simulated medial mid-body proximal sesamoid bone (PSB) fractures repaired with bone-screw-fasteners (BSF) or cortical screws (CS) in single or double screw configurations. STUDY

designEx vivo experimental study. SAMPLE POPULATION: A total of 14 paired equine cadaver forelimbs.

methodsMedial mid-body PSB osteotomies were created in each forelimb. Surgical repair was performed using either: (1) single 3.5 mm BSF (BSF

resultsThe BSF

conclusionNo differences were detected between the single BSF and 4.5 mm CS for repair of medial mid-body PSB fractures. Surgical repair using two screws has biomechanical advantage to single screw repair, regardless of screw type ex vivo. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The BSF is not different to CS for repair of PSB fractures. Counteracting abaxial forces in surgical repair of mid-body PSB fractures warrants further investigation.

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Bone ScrewsFracture Fixation, InternalFractures, BoneSesamoid BonesAnimalsBiomechanical PhenomenaCadaverForelimbHorses

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PMID41288104
PMCPMC13360628

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