Knafo S Emmanuelle, Getman Liberty M, Richardson Dean W, Fecteau Marie-Eve
Department of Clinical Studies-New Bolton Center, The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Kennett Square, PA 19348, USA.
Can Vet J. 2012 Jul;53(7):775-9.
Treatment and outcome of camelids with long-bone fractures are described. Medical records (1998-2008) of camelids (n = 28) with long-bone fractures were reviewed for signalment, time to presentation, fracture type, method of repair, duration of hospitalization, and post-operative complications. Follow-up information was obtained via telephone interviews with owners. Mean age and weight at presentation were 3.4 years and 56.3 kg, respectively. Twenty-six fractures were treated with internal fixation (n = 11), external fixation (n = 10), combination of internal and external fixation (n = 3), amputation (n = 1), and external fixation followed by amputation (n = 1). Long-term follow-up information was obtained for 19 of the 26 animals. The post-operative complication rate was 23% and owner satisfaction was high. Animals with open fractures were more likely to experience complications. Internal fixation was associated with superior alignment and outcome. Internal fixation techniques should be recommended for camelids.
本文描述了骆驼科动物长骨骨折的治疗方法及预后情况。回顾了1998年至2008年期间骆驼科动物（n = 28）长骨骨折的病历，内容包括动物特征、就诊时间、骨折类型、修复方法、住院时长及术后并发症。通过与动物主人电话访谈获取随访信息。就诊时的平均年龄和体重分别为3.4岁和56.3千克。26处骨折采用了内固定（n = 11）、外固定（n = 10）、内外固定联合（n = 3）、截肢（n = 1）以及外固定后截肢（n = 1）的治疗方法。对26只动物中的19只进行了长期随访。术后并发症发生率为23%，主人满意度较高。开放性骨折的动物更易出现并发症。内固定与更好的对线和预后相关。对于骆驼科动物，应推荐采用内固定技术。
