TY - JOUR T1 - Application of Camel Metacarpal Bone as Bony Shuttle Pin Splint for Femoral Fractures in Small Animals AU - , H.M.F. Haitham AU - , Amel, O. Bakhiet AU - , S.M. Hamza JO - Surgery Journal VL - 1 IS - 2 SP - 72 EP - 74 PY - 2006 DA - 2001/08/19 SN - 1816-3211 DO - sjour.2006.72.74 UR - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=sjour.2006.72.74 KW - Fractures KW -camel metacarpal bone KW -pin splints KW -femoral fractures KW -alignment KW -immobilzation AB - Bony shuttle pin splints were obtained from slaughtered camel metacarpal bone and used successfully for repair of induced femoral fractures in small animals. Clinical and radiographic follow-up of these cases showed that this type of splints is effective for immobilization of the femoral fractures. Good alignment and healing were seen by radiological examination. There is no side effect due to application of these splints. ER -