Biochemical Changes during Evaluation of the Fixin Conical Coupling Locking Plate (CCP) System for Repair of Femoral Fractures in Cats
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Biochemical markers, Feline, Femur fracture, Fixin plate, Fracture healing.Abstract
The study evaluated changes in serum biochemical parameters during the healing of femoral fractures in cats treated with the Intrauma Mini FixinÒ Conical coupling locking plate (CCP) system. Six cats with femoral fractures were randomly selected for the study. Serum creatinine, calcium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) were measured before surgery, immediately after surgery, and on days 15, 30, 45 and 60 post-operatively. Calcium, phosphorus, creatinine and ALT remained within physiological limits, with no statistically significant differences (p > 0.05) throughout the observation period. Alkaline phosphatase increased markedly on day 15 and day 30, reflecting active osteoblastic activity and early callus formation, before declining, as healing progressed. Stable creatinine and ALT suggested that the anaesthetic protocol and perioperative medications did not compromise renal or hepatic function. Overall, biochemical evaluation indicated favourable physiological progression of fracture healing without systemic adverse effects.
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