The application of ‘absolutely’ stable compression osteosynthesis is the basis for successful fracture treatment in small animals and was realized through generation of a multitude of stabilization techniques for the different fracture types in various anatomical areas and for special orthopaedic interventions. This was achieved through a specifically developed implant- instrument system and corresponding surgical methods. These techniques revolutionized fracture fixation in small animals. The dynamic compression plate which was a special implant developed by the AO/ASIF group and a second generation plating system called limited contact dynamic compression plate provided axial compression suitable to manage ‘two piece fractures’ and ‘segmental’ fractures respectively.
AO/ASIF, axial compression, DCP; LC-DCP, stress
