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The authors of this study cited previous reports suggesting that surgical methods used for fracture repair in dogs and cats may be inappropriate for rabbits. Further, they stated that high-quality advanced diagnostic imaging is necessary for optimal repair by external skeletal fixation [ESF], because plain radiography is often insufficient to properly assess rabbit fractures. The goal of this study was to analyze the outcome of limb fractures in rabbits that were repaired by several techniques, including the use of micro-computerized tomography (m-CT) for surgical planning.
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research