Use of an internal fixator in the femur and tibia. Clinical and roentgenological course in animals

The applicability of a new fixateur interne was tested in the femur and tibia of sheep. The clinical and radiological follow up shows a stable healing process of the osteotomy within 8 weeks. The great advantage of this fixation technique is that the fixateur is mounted without any damage to either the endosteal or the periosteal circulation