Interfragmental fixation of rostral mandibular fracture with cerclage wire in a thoroughbred English horse

Th e patient in this study was a 20-year-old thoroughbred gelding. Aft er clinical and radiographical assessments, a bilateral rostral mandibular body fracture was determined. Fracture stabilization was achieved via a bilateral interfragmentary cerclage wire application. Th e horse started to use its jaw within 24 h of surgery. Postoperative radiographs were taken until month 6, at diff erent periods, and fracture healing was evaluated. Fixation materials were left in place. Fracture healing occurred with a rostral part malocclusion. Th e purpose of this study was to give clinical information about mandibular fractures and treatment of these fractures in a horse.