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Barcelos, Luciana Mendes - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Efeito do número de pinos de fibra de vidro na resistência à fratura, deformação estrutural e distribuição de tensão em molares tratados endodonticamente
Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, 2016Co-Authors: Barcelos, Luciana MendesAbstract:O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito biomecânico da presença e do número de pinos de fibra de vidro em molares tratados endodonticamente e restaurados de forma direta com resina composta. Quarenta e cinco molares humanos foram selecionados, incluídos em cilindros de resina de poliestireno com simulação do ligamento periodontal e tratados endodonticamente. Estes dentes foram randomizados em três grupos (n=15): Spfv, sem pino de fibra de vidro, restaurado com Filtek Z350XT; 1pfv, 1 pino de fibra de vidro Exacto Nº 2 cimentado no canal distal com RelyX U200 restaurado com Z350XT; e 2pfv, 2 pinos de fibra de vidro Exacto Nº 2 cimentados com RelyX U200, um no canal distal e o outro no mesio-vestibular restaurado com Z350XT. As amostras foram submetidas à fadiga mecânica com carregamento axial de 50N. A deformação do remanescente foi mensurada usando extensômetros (n=10) durante o carregamento oclusal de 100N e em seguida até o momento de fratura. Os demais dentes (n=5) foram usados para calcular o módulo de elasticidade (E, GPa) e dureza Vickers (VH, N/mm2) do esmalte, dentina, resina composta e pino de fibra de vidro em duas posições: paralelamente e transversalmente ao longo eixo do pino. A distribuição de tensões foi analisada usando modelo tridimensional de elementos finitos gerado a partir de imagem de micro-CT de um dente hígido com medidas e geometrias representativo das amostras usadas na etapa experimental. Às propriedades mecânicas calculadas foram utilizadas para caracterizar os modelos da análise por elementos finitos. Os dados de deformação e resistência à fratura foram submetidos à teste de normalidade (Shapiro-Wilk) e equivalência de variâncias (teste de Levene), seguido por testes estatísticos paramétricos adequados para cada tipo de ensaio. Análise de variância em fator único foi realizada para os valores de resistência à compressão axial, deformação do remanescente e resistência à fratura. Comparações múltiplas foram realizadas usando teste de Tukey. Os dados de padrão de fratura foram submetidos ao teste Quiquadrado. Análise de variância fatorial em dois fatores foi realizada considerando como fatores em estudo: deformação da superfície do remanescente (V e L) e a técnica de reabilitação. Todos os testes empregados - 19 - tiveram nível de significância α=0,05 e todas as análises foram realizadas com o programa estatístico Sigma Plot versão 13.1 (Systat Software Ins, San Jose, CA, USA). O uso de dois pinos de fibra de vidro resultou em menor resistência à fratura que os grupos sem pino de fibra de vidro e com um pino de fibra de vidro. Durante o carregamento oclusal de 100N a superfície lingual do remanescente demonstrou maior deformação para todos os grupos. A ausência de pino de fibra de vidro resultou em valores significativamente mais elevados de tensões na dentina radicular e modos de fratura irreparáveis significativamente maiores que os outros grupos. O uso de um pino de fibra de vidro resultou em melhor razão deformação/resistência fratura. A concentração de tensão na área de furca foi ligeiramente reduzida com uso de pino de fibra de vidro. Conclui-se que o uso de um pino de fibra de vidro para reabilitar molares inferiores com resina composta direta mostrou maior resistência à fratura que o uso de dois pinos de fibra de vidro, menor deformação do remanescente, melhor distribuição de tensões e padrão de falha com maior número de fraturas reparáveis quando comparado a molares restaurados sem uso de pino de fibra de vidroThe aim of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical effect of the presence and number of Fibreglass post in endodontically treated molars restored with composite resin. 45 human molars were selected, included in polystyrene resin cylinders with simulation of the periodontal ligament and endodontically treated. These teeth were randomized into three groups (n = 15): Wfgp, without Fibreglass post and restored with Filtek Z350 XT; 1fgp, 1 fiberglass post Exact #2 cemented in the distal root with RelyX U200 and restored with Z350XT; and 2fgp, 2 fiberglass posts cemented with RelyX U200, one in the distal root and the other in the mesiobuccal root, restored with Z350XT. The specimens were submitted to mechanical fatigue with axial load of 50N. The tooth remaining deformation was measured using extensometers (n = 10) during occlusal loading of 100N and then until fracture. The other teeth (n = 5) were used to calculate the modulus of elasticity (GPa) and Vickers hardness (VH, N/mm2) of the enamel, dentin composite resin and fiberglass post in two positions: parallelly and transversally to the long axis of the post. The stress distribution was analyzed using three dimensional finite elements model, generated from micro-CT image of an intact tooth with its geometry similar of those used in the in vitro study. The calculated mechanical properties were used to characterize models of finite element analysis. The data of deformation and fracture resistance were tested for normality (Shapiro-Wilk) and equivalence of variances (test Levene), followed by parametric statistical tests appropriated for each test. One way Anova was performed for the axial compressive strength values, tooth remaining deformation and fracture resistance. Multiple comparisons were performed using Tukey test. The mean fracture data were submitted to the Chi-square test. Factorial analysis of variance on two factors was carried out considering as factors in study: the tooth surface deformation (B and L) and rehabilitation technique. All tests done had significance level α = 0.05 and all analyses were performed with the statistical program Sigma Plot version 13.1 (Systat Software, San Jose, CA, USA). The use of two fiber glass posts resulted in lower fracture resistance than the groups without fiber glass - 22 - post and with one fiber glass post. During occlusal loading of 100N lingual surface of the remaining tooth showed higher deformation for all groups. The absence of fiber glass post resulted in significantly higher values of stress in the root and more irreparable fracture modes than the other groups. The use of a fiber glass post resulted in better ratio deformation/fracture resistance. The concentration of stress in the furcation area was slightly reduced with use of fiber glass post. It is concluded that the use of one fiber glass post to rehabilitated molars with direct composite resin showed higher resistance to fracture than the use of two fiberglass posts, lower tooth remaining deformation, better stress distribution and failure pat more repairable when compared to molars restored without use of fiber-glass pos
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Efeito do número de pinos de fibra de vidro na resistência à fratura, deformação estrutural e distribuição de tensão em molares tratados endodonticamente
'EDUFU - Editora da Universidade Federal de Uberlandia', 2016Co-Authors: Barcelos, Luciana MendesAbstract:The aim of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical effect of the presence and number of Fibreglass post in endodontically treated molars restored with composite resin. 45 human molars were selected, included in polystyrene resin cylinders with simulation of the periodontal ligament and endodontically treated. These teeth were randomized into three groups (n = 15): Wfgp, without Fibreglass post and restored with Filtek Z350 XT; 1fgp, 1 fiberglass post Exact #2 cemented in the distal root with RelyX U200 and restored with Z350XT; and 2fgp, 2 fiberglass posts cemented with RelyX U200, one in the distal root and the other in the mesiobuccal root, restored with Z350XT. The specimens were submitted to mechanical fatigue with axial load of 50N. The tooth remaining deformation was measured using extensometers (n = 10) during occlusal loading of 100N and then until fracture. The other teeth (n = 5) were used to calculate the modulus of elasticity (GPa) and Vickers hardness (VH, N/mm2) of the enamel, dentin composite resin and fiberglass post in two positions: parallelly and transversally to the long axis of the post. The stress distribution was analyzed using three dimensional finite elements model, generated from micro-CT image of an intact tooth with its geometry similar of those used in the in vitro study. The calculated mechanical properties were used to characterize models of finite element analysis. The data of deformation and fracture resistance were tested for normality (Shapiro-Wilk) and equivalence of variances (test Levene), followed by parametric statistical tests appropriated for each test. One way Anova was performed for the axial compressive strength values, tooth remaining deformation and fracture resistance. Multiple comparisons were performed using Tukey test. The mean fracture data were submitted to the Chi-square test. Factorial analysis of variance on two factors was carried out considering as factors in study: the tooth surface deformation (B and L) and rehabilitation technique. All tests done had significance level α = 0.05 and all analyses were performed with the statistical program Sigma Plot version 13.1 (Systat Software, San Jose, CA, USA). The use of two fiber glass posts resulted in lower fracture resistance than the groups without fiber glass - 22 - post and with one fiber glass post. During occlusal loading of 100N lingual surface of the remaining tooth showed higher deformation for all groups. The absence of fiber glass post resulted in significantly higher values of stress in the root and more irreparable fracture modes than the other groups. The use of a fiber glass post resulted in better ratio deformation/fracture resistance. The concentration of stress in the furcation area was slightly reduced with use of fiber glass post. It is concluded that the use of one fiber glass post to rehabilitated molars with direct composite resin showed higher resistance to fracture than the use of two fiberglass posts, lower tooth remaining deformation, better stress distribution and failure pat more repairable when compared to molars restored without use of fiber-glass postConselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e TecnológicoMestre em OdontologiaO objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito biomecânico da presença e do número de pinos de fibra de vidro em molares tratados endodonticamente e restaurados de forma direta com resina composta. Quarenta e cinco molares humanos foram selecionados, incluídos em cilindros de resina de poliestireno com simulação do ligamento periodontal e tratados endodonticamente. Estes dentes foram randomizados em três grupos (n=15): Spfv, sem pino de fibra de vidro, restaurado com Filtek Z350XT; 1pfv, 1 pino de fibra de vidro Exacto Nº 2 cimentado no canal distal com RelyX U200 restaurado com Z350XT; e 2pfv, 2 pinos de fibra de vidro Exacto Nº 2 cimentados com RelyX U200, um no canal distal e o outro no mesio-vestibular restaurado com Z350XT. As amostras foram submetidas à fadiga mecânica com carregamento axial de 50N. A deformação do remanescente foi mensurada usando extensômetros (n=10) durante o carregamento oclusal de 100N e em seguida até o momento de fratura. Os demais dentes (n=5) foram usados para calcular o módulo de elasticidade (E, GPa) e dureza Vickers (VH, N/mm2) do esmalte, dentina, resina composta e pino de fibra de vidro em duas posições: paralelamente e transversalmente ao longo eixo do pino. A distribuição de tensões foi analisada usando modelo tridimensional de elementos finitos gerado a partir de imagem de micro-CT de um dente hígido com medidas e geometrias representativo das amostras usadas na etapa experimental. Às propriedades mecânicas calculadas foram utilizadas para caracterizar os modelos da análise por elementos finitos. Os dados de deformação e resistência à fratura foram submetidos à teste de normalidade (Shapiro-Wilk) e equivalência de variâncias (teste de Levene), seguido por testes estatísticos paramétricos adequados para cada tipo de ensaio. Análise de variância em fator único foi realizada para os valores de resistência à compressão axial, deformação do remanescente e resistência à fratura. Comparações múltiplas foram realizadas usando teste de Tukey. Os dados de padrão de fratura foram submetidos ao teste Quiquadrado. Análise de variância fatorial em dois fatores foi realizada considerando como fatores em estudo: deformação da superfície do remanescente (V e L) e a técnica de reabilitação. Todos os testes empregados - 19 - tiveram nível de significância α=0,05 e todas as análises foram realizadas com o programa estatístico Sigma Plot versão 13.1 (Systat Software Ins, San Jose, CA, USA). O uso de dois pinos de fibra de vidro resultou em menor resistência à fratura que os grupos sem pino de fibra de vidro e com um pino de fibra de vidro. Durante o carregamento oclusal de 100N a superfície lingual do remanescente demonstrou maior deformação para todos os grupos. A ausência de pino de fibra de vidro resultou em valores significativamente mais elevados de tensões na dentina radicular e modos de fratura irreparáveis significativamente maiores que os outros grupos. O uso de um pino de fibra de vidro resultou em melhor razão deformação/resistência fratura. A concentração de tensão na área de furca foi ligeiramente reduzida com uso de pino de fibra de vidro. Conclui-se que o uso de um pino de fibra de vidro para reabilitar molares inferiores com resina composta direta mostrou maior resistência à fratura que o uso de dois pinos de fibra de vidro, menor deformação do remanescente, melhor distribuição de tensões e padrão de falha com maior número de fraturas reparáveis quando comparado a molares restaurados sem uso de pino de fibra de vidr
Brankica Aleksic - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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production of four macrocyclic trichothecenes by stachybotrys chartarum during its development on different building materials as measured by uplc ms ms
Building and Environment, 2016Co-Authors: Brankica Aleksic, M. Draghi, J. J. Pestka, E. Robine, Sylviane Bailly, Isabelle P Oswald, Jean Denis BaillyAbstract:Abstract Stachybotrys chartarum is a fungal contaminant of damp indoor environments that can produce several toxins belonging to the family of macrocyclic trichothecenes. These toxins are suspected to be involved in different pathologies among residents of moldy indoor environments. However there are only few data on the capacity of S. chartarum to produce its toxins (type and proportion) while growing on different building materials. This study aimed to quantify by UPLC-MS/MS the production of four major macrocyclic trichothecenes (Satratoxins G and H, Roridin L2 and Verrucarin J) during colonization of different building materials (fiberglass, painted fiberglass wallpaper, wallpaper, vinyl wallpaper, fir) by S. chartarum. It showed that the four molecules were produced upon development of a toxin-producing strain of S. chartarum on the material. The nature of building material strongly influenced the levels of macrocyclic trichothecenes produced. Wallpaper appeared to be the most favorable to both fungal development and production of the four toxins. By contrast, no toxin production was observed on vinyl wallpaper, in agreement with lack of fungal growth. Satratoxin H was always the main toxin produced, on all tested substrates, and its concentration reached 14.2, 3, 1.8 and 1.1 mg/m2 on wallpaper, fir, fiberglass and fiberglass wallpaper, respectively. This knowledge is important to define monitoring strategies and assess risk related to those contaminants.
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Production of four macrocyclic trichothecenes by Stachybotrys chartarum during its development on different building materials as measured by UPLC-MS/MS
Building and Environment, 2016Co-Authors: Brankica Aleksic, Sylviane Bally, M. Draghi, J. J. Pestka, J. P. Oswald, E. Robine, Jean Denis Bailly, Marlène LacroixAbstract:Stachybotrys chartarum is a fungal contaminant of damp indoor environments that can produce several toxins belonging to the family of macrocyclic trichothecenes. These toxins are suspected to be involved in different pathologies among residents of moldy indoor environments. However there are only few data on the capacity of S. chartarum to produce its toxins (type and proportion) while growing on different building materials. This study aimed to quantify by UPLC-MS/MS the production of four major macro cyclic trichothecenes (Satratoxins G and H, Roridin 12 and Verrucarin J) during colonization of different building materials (fiberglass, painted fiberglass wallpaper, wallpaper, vinyl wallpaper, fir) by S. chartarum. It showed that the four molecules were produced upon development of a toxin-producing strain of S. chartarum on the material. The nature of building material strongly influenced the levels of macrocyclic trichothecenes produced. Wallpaper appeared to be the most favorable to both fungal development and production of the four toxins. By contrast, no toxin production was observed on vinyl wallpaper, in agreement with lack of fungal growth. Satratoxin H was always the main toxin produced, on all tested substrates, and its concentration reached 14.2, 3, 1.8 and 1.1 mg/m(2) on wallpaper, fir, fiberglass and fiberglass wallpaper, respectively. This knowledge is important to define monitoring strategies and assess risk related to those contaminants.
Henry A Sodano - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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fatigue damage tracking and life prediction of fiberglass composites using a laser induced graphene interlayer
Composites Part B-engineering, 2021Co-Authors: Lorianne Groo, Jalal Nasser, Daniel J Inman, Henry A SodanoAbstract:Abstract Fiberglass-reinforced composite materials are commonly used in engineering structures subjected to dynamic loading, such as wind turbine blades, automobiles, and aircraft, where they experience a wide range of unpredictable operating conditions. The ability to monitor these structures while in operation and predict their remaining structural life without requiring their removal from service has the potential to drastically reduce maintenance costs and improve reliability. This work exploits piezoresistive laser induced graphene (LIG) integrated into fiberglass-reinforced composites for in-situ fatigue damage monitoring and lifespan prediction. The LIG is integrated within fiberglass composites using a transfer-printing process that is scalable with the potential for automation, thus reducing barriers for widespread application. The addition of the conductive LIG within the traditionally insulating fiberglass composites enables direct in-situ damage monitoring through simple passive resistance measurements during tension-tension fatigue loading. The accumulation and propagation of structural damage are detected throughout the fatigue life of the composite through changes to the electrical resistance measurements, and the measurement trends are further used to predict the onset of catastrophic composite failure. Thus, this work results in a scalable and multifunctional composite material with self-sensing capabilities for potential use in high-performing, dynamic, and flexible composite structures.
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laser induced graphene in fiberglass reinforced composites for strain and damage sensing
Composites Science and Technology, 2020Co-Authors: Lorianne Groo, Jalal Nasser, Daniel J Inman, Lisha Zhang, Kelsey Steinke, Henry A SodanoAbstract:Abstract Structural health monitoring of fiber-reinforced composite materials is of critical importance due to their use in challenging structural applications where low density is required and the designs typically use a low factor of safety. In order to reduce the need for external sensors to monitor composite structures, recent attention has turned to multifunctional materials with integrated sensing capabilities. This work use laser induced graphene (LIG) to create multifunctional structure with embedded piezoresistivity for the simultaneous and in-situ monitoring of both strain and damage in fiberglass-reinforced composites. The LIG layers are integrated during the fabrication process through transfer printing to the surface of the prepreg before being laid up into the ply stack, and are thus located in the interlaminar region of the fiberglass-reinforced composite. The methods used in this work are simple and require no treatment or modification to the commercial fiberglass prepreg prior to LIG transfer printing which is promising for industrial scale use. The performance of the piezoresistive interlayer in monitoring both strain and damage in-situ are demonstrated via three-point bend and tensile testing. Additionally, the interlaminar properties of the fiberglass composites were observed to be largely maintained with the LIG present in the interlaminar region of the composite, while the damping properties were found to be improved. This work therefore introduces a novel multifunctional material with high damping and fully integrated sensing capabilities through a cost-effective and scalable process.
Jean Denis Bailly - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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production of four macrocyclic trichothecenes by stachybotrys chartarum during its development on different building materials as measured by uplc ms ms
Building and Environment, 2016Co-Authors: Brankica Aleksic, M. Draghi, J. J. Pestka, E. Robine, Sylviane Bailly, Isabelle P Oswald, Jean Denis BaillyAbstract:Abstract Stachybotrys chartarum is a fungal contaminant of damp indoor environments that can produce several toxins belonging to the family of macrocyclic trichothecenes. These toxins are suspected to be involved in different pathologies among residents of moldy indoor environments. However there are only few data on the capacity of S. chartarum to produce its toxins (type and proportion) while growing on different building materials. This study aimed to quantify by UPLC-MS/MS the production of four major macrocyclic trichothecenes (Satratoxins G and H, Roridin L2 and Verrucarin J) during colonization of different building materials (fiberglass, painted fiberglass wallpaper, wallpaper, vinyl wallpaper, fir) by S. chartarum. It showed that the four molecules were produced upon development of a toxin-producing strain of S. chartarum on the material. The nature of building material strongly influenced the levels of macrocyclic trichothecenes produced. Wallpaper appeared to be the most favorable to both fungal development and production of the four toxins. By contrast, no toxin production was observed on vinyl wallpaper, in agreement with lack of fungal growth. Satratoxin H was always the main toxin produced, on all tested substrates, and its concentration reached 14.2, 3, 1.8 and 1.1 mg/m2 on wallpaper, fir, fiberglass and fiberglass wallpaper, respectively. This knowledge is important to define monitoring strategies and assess risk related to those contaminants.
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Production of four macrocyclic trichothecenes by Stachybotrys chartarum during its development on different building materials as measured by UPLC-MS/MS
Building and Environment, 2016Co-Authors: Brankica Aleksic, Sylviane Bally, M. Draghi, J. J. Pestka, J. P. Oswald, E. Robine, Jean Denis Bailly, Marlène LacroixAbstract:Stachybotrys chartarum is a fungal contaminant of damp indoor environments that can produce several toxins belonging to the family of macrocyclic trichothecenes. These toxins are suspected to be involved in different pathologies among residents of moldy indoor environments. However there are only few data on the capacity of S. chartarum to produce its toxins (type and proportion) while growing on different building materials. This study aimed to quantify by UPLC-MS/MS the production of four major macro cyclic trichothecenes (Satratoxins G and H, Roridin 12 and Verrucarin J) during colonization of different building materials (fiberglass, painted fiberglass wallpaper, wallpaper, vinyl wallpaper, fir) by S. chartarum. It showed that the four molecules were produced upon development of a toxin-producing strain of S. chartarum on the material. The nature of building material strongly influenced the levels of macrocyclic trichothecenes produced. Wallpaper appeared to be the most favorable to both fungal development and production of the four toxins. By contrast, no toxin production was observed on vinyl wallpaper, in agreement with lack of fungal growth. Satratoxin H was always the main toxin produced, on all tested substrates, and its concentration reached 14.2, 3, 1.8 and 1.1 mg/m(2) on wallpaper, fir, fiberglass and fiberglass wallpaper, respectively. This knowledge is important to define monitoring strategies and assess risk related to those contaminants.
G E Ochube - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Cost-effectiveness of pin-in-Fibreglass cast versus Kirschner-Ehmer type I external skeletal fixator in the management of transverse radius-ulna fractures in dogs
Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 2018Co-Authors: A A Bada, E G Emmanuel, M N Bappah, G E Ochube, S.t. Muhammad, E. O. Abidoye, M. A. Sani, T.o. Abdulaziz-bada, M Lawal, I.o. OyenekanAbstract:The cost of medical care is an important issue all over the world. With worsening global economy and the poverty inherent in low earning economies in the third world countries, economic considerations have always remained a major determinant factor in the choice of treatment. In this study, the cost-effectiveness of pin-in-Fibreglass cast fixator (PFCF) was comparatively evaluated against a commercially available fixator (Kirschner-Ehmer type I external fixator) (KESF) in the management of induced closed transverse mid-shaft radius-ulna fractures in dogs. Four adult (2 males and 2 females) dogs with closed transverse mid-shaft radius-ulna fractures were used for this study. These dogs were randomly assigned to two groups (A and B) with each group made up of two dogs. Radius-ulna fractures were created in all the dogs under injectable anaesthesia as follows: Group A; PFCF, and Group B; KESF. A cost analysis was performed using the duration of operative and post-operative procedures, duration of morbidity period, direct and indirect labour cost, and cost of dog-hour lost during the morbidity period as economic indices. The overall duration of the operative and the entire post-operative procedures were 5.5±0.14 and 22±0.21 hours (1:4.4) for PFCF and KESF (P>0.05) respectively. The morbidity period was 9 and 8 weeks for PFCF and KESF respectively. The average cost of medical care (in 2015 $1 US ≈ N198 Nigerian Naira) was $81.8 and $294 (1:3.6) for PFCF and KESF respectively. The cost benefit analysis based on the economic loss due to dog-hour lost during the morbidity period were $990. 9 and $1103 (1:1.1) for PFCF and KESF respectively. In conclusion, PFCF is faster and easier to perform, and more economical than the KESF technique despite the longer morbidity period associated with it. This is accounted for by the lower cost of fixative and hospital charges. Keywords : Dog, Cost effectiveness, Pin-in-fiberglass cast, Kirschner-Ehmer external fixative, Radius-ulna, fractures
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comparative evaluation of pin in fiberglass cast and kirschner ehmer external fixative in the management of radius ulna fractures in dogs
Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 2017Co-Authors: A A Bada, C A Awasum, E G Emmanuel, M N Bappah, A.z. Hassan, M Lawal, G E OchubeAbstract:Four adult (two males and two females) dogs were used to comparatively evaluate the effectiveness of pin-in-fiberglass cast with Kirschner-Ehmer type I external skeletal fixative in the management of surgically created radius-ulna fractures in dogs. These dogs were assigned to two groups (A and B) with each group made up of two dogs. The radius-ulna fracture was created in all the dogs under general anaesthesia as follows: Group A, pin-in-fiberglass casting; and Group B, Kirschner-Ehmer type I external fixation. Post-operatively, minimal increase in vital parameters were observed, but were not significant (P>0.05) when compared with pre-operative values in both groups. The haematological indices were within acceptable normal limits for both group (P>0.05). Dogs in both groups bore weight on the operated limb and could walk within 24 hours post-operative. Radiographic evaluation revealed minimal soft tissue swelling and minimal periosteal tissue reaction in both groups. The Kirschner-Ehmer external fixative group attained the faster fracture healing time (7 weeks) compared to the pin-in-fiberglass group (8 weeks). Functional and cosmetic appearances were graded as excellent for both groups. Complications associated with the two techniques were cast sores in the pin-in-fiberglass group while pin loosening and serous pin tract drainage were observed in the Kirschner-Ehmer external fixative group. Thus, it was concluded that pin-in-fiberglass cast could be used as a satisfactory substitute to Kirschner-Ehmer type I external fixative in the management of simple radius-ulna fractures in dogs. Keywords: Bone, Dog, Fracture, Kirschner-Ehmer external fixative, Pin-in-fiberglass cast, Radius-ulna