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Application of Plate and Circumferential Wiring with Resin to Bilateral Mandibular Fractures in a Calf: Case Report

  • Yu, Yong (College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University) ;
  • Kim, Namsoo (College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University) ;
  • Heo, Suyoung (College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University)
  • Received : 2020.05.05
  • Accepted : 2020.11.26
  • Published : 2020.12.31
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Abstract

A 2-month-old, 50 kg male Korean native calf was referred with bilateral mandibular fractures. The bilateral mandible was hanging loose, with inability to use the jaw, indicated by excessive salivation. Radiography revealed a long oblique fracture in the right mandible, and a short oblique fracture in the left mandible. Computerized Tomography, a different form of radiography, revealed the fracture in the left mandible to be a comminuted fracture. In order to stabilize the bilateral mandible fractures, a combination of bone plate and wiring was applied; in addition, resin was applied to enhance stabilization of the mandible. Six weeks after surgery, the calf was able to masticate and ruminate well. In this case, application of the plate and wiring with resin to bilateral mandibular fractures presented a successful functional recovery. Accordingly, the combination of bone plate and wiring with resin can be an effective technique for treating mandibular fractures.

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