All basic techniques for fracture management in the cat distal radius and ulna

Nonlocking plates must be anatomically contoured to the surface of the bone

Lag screw fixation protected by a neutralization plate

$Advantages of external skeletal fixator (eg, less damage to the periosteal blood supply, minimal interference with soft tissue, helpful in stabilizing fractures)$

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All basic techniques for fracture management in the cat distal radius and ulna

Cortical lag screw insertion

Plate preparation

Plating principles

General considerations on external skeletal fixators