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  • Title: In vitro evaluation of the torsional strength reduction of neonate calf metatarsal bones with Bicortical defects resulting from the removal of external fixation implants.
    Author: Brianza S, Vogel S, Rothstock S, Desrochers A, Boure L.
    Journal: Vet Surg; 2013 Jan; 42(1):75-8. PubMed ID: 23216603.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To compare the torsional strength of calf metatarsal bones with defects produced by removal of 2 different implants. STUDY DESIGN: In vitro mechanical comparison of paired bones with bicortical defects resulting from the implantation of 2 different external fixation systems: the transfixation pin (TP) and the pin sleeve system (PS). SAMPLE POPULATION: Neonatal calf metatarsal bones (n = 6 pairs). METHODS: From each pair, 1 bone was surgically instrumented with 2 PS implants and the contralateral bone with 2 TP implants. Implants were removed immediately leaving bicortical defects at identical locations between paired metatarsi. Each bone was tested in torque until failure. The mechanical variables statistically compared were the torsional stiffness, the torque and angle at failure, and work to failure. RESULTS: For TP and PS constructs, respectively, there were no significant differences between construct types for any of the variables tested. Mean ± SD torsional stiffness: 5.50 ± 2.68 and 5.35 ± 1.79 (Nm/°), P = .75; torque: 57.42 ± 14.84 and 53.43 ± 10.16 (Nm); P = .34; angle at failure: 14.76 ± 4.33 and 15.45 ± 4.84 (°), P = .69; and work to failure 7.45 ± 3.19 and 8.89 ± 3.79 (J), P = .17). CONCLUSIONS: Bicortical defects resulting from the removal of PS and TP implants equally affect the investigated mechanical properties of neonate calf metatarsal bones.
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