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Table 2 Recorded causes of fractures in the open and the closed repairs groups

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

Cause of fracture/s

OPEN

CLOSED

Road traffic accident

5

10

Falling or jumping

11

5

Running

6

1

Object struck foot

1

3

Dog bite

2

1

Foot trapped

1

0

Unknown

5

12

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BMC Veterinary Research

ISSN: 1746-6148

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