Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Unusual upper forearm bone fracture in dog fixed with surgery
By Hattersley, R D et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2011·University of Liverpool, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Computed tomographic findings and treatment of an unusual fracture of the proximal ulna in a mature dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old male neutered Labrador Retriever was brought in with an unusual fracture in his elbow area. The vet used a special imaging technique called computed tomography to see the fracture clearly and plan the surgery. They fixed the fracture using a lag screw and a special wire to keep it stable. After six months, the dog had fully recovered and returned to normal activity without any issues.
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Abstract
This report describes the diagnosis and treatment of an unusual fracture of the proximal ulna in a four-year-old male neutered Labrador Retriever dog, the orientation of which has not been reported in the veterinary literature. Computed tomography allowed fracture visualisation and aided surgical planning. Fixation was achieved using a lag screw and an anti-rotational Kirschner wire. Six month follow-up indicated satisfactory outcome with complete return to normal function.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21243177/