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Table 1 Recorded details of fractures in the open and closed repair groups

From: Comparison of post-operative outcomes after open or closed surgical techniques to stabilize metacarpal and metatarsal fractures in dogs and cats

Fracture details

OPEN

CLOSED

Single MT/MC bone fracture

16

7

Multiple MT/MC bone fractures

15

25

Comminuted fracture

7

4

Ligament injury / joint Instability

17

8

Concurrent limb fractures

5

7