Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bone plate repair for wrist fractures in small dogs and outcomes
By Larsen, L J et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1999·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bone plate fixation of distal radius and ulna fractures in small- and miniature-breed dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A small-breed dog with a broken leg underwent surgery to fix fractures in the lower part of its front leg using a bone plate. After the surgery, about half of the dogs experienced some complications, but most of them (89%) were able to return to normal activity. This method of repair was found to be effective compared to older techniques. Overall, bone plate fixation is a good option for treating these types of fractures in small dogs.
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Abstract
Bone plate fixation was reviewed in 29 distal radial fractures of small- and miniature-breed dogs. Twenty-two fractures in 18 dogs were available for follow-up. Number of complications and return to function were evaluated. Complications occurred in 54% of the fractures. Catastrophic complications occurred in 18% of fracture repairs with follow-up, while minor complications occurred in 36%. Sixteen (89%) of 18 dogs had a successful return to function. Bone plate fixation is a successful repair method for distal radius and ulna fractures in small-breed dogs, compared to previously reported methods.
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