External Fixation using Acrylic versus Epoxy as a Connecting bar for Repair of Compound Fracture in Goat

The study was conducted on 10 goats, aged between 10 months to 5 years, brought to T.V.C.C, Jabalpur for the treatment of compound fracture in metacarpal and tibia. The animals were selected irrespective of their age, sex, breed and body weight. The animals were randomly divided into two equal groups. In group I, external skeletal fixation using Acrylic as the connecting bar was applied whereas in group II, Epoxy putty was used as the connecting bar. Wound area at fracture site decreased significantly at 30^th day as compared to 0 day. The mean radiographic score increased significantly at 30^th day and was highest at 60^th day. Weight bearing score improved on 15^th day and complete weight bearing was observed on 12^th to 30^th days in all goats. Pin loosening, pin tract drainage and inflammation were observed post-operatively.