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Alan Ruggles, Jeffrey Watkins

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Jörg Auer

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Stab incisions for the equine transphyseal bridge

The screws for the transphyseal bridge may be placed through stab incisions only.

stab incisions for transphyseal bridge

If multiple wires are to be placed, a more substantial exposure may be required. The incision extends from the medial aspect of the distal radial epiphysis proximal to a level approximately 5 cm proximal to the distal radial physis.

stab incisions for transphyseal bridge
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