Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How to treat jaw fractures in cats and dogs?
By Salisbury, S K & Cantwell, H D·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1989·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Conservative management of fractures of the mandibular condyloid process in three cats and one dog.
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old mixed-breed dog was treated for a fracture in the jaw that affected its ability to chew and move its mouth comfortably. The vet used wire to stabilize other fractures in the jaw while managing the main fracture conservatively without surgery. After treatment, the dog was able to eat normally and move its jaw without pain. This case shows that sometimes, less invasive methods can be effective for jaw fractures in pets.
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Abstract
Three cats and 1 dog with fracture of the mandibular condyloid process and concomitant fracture(s) of the rostral portion of the mandible were treated successfully by wire fixation of the rostral mandibular fracture(s) and by conservative management of the mandibular condylar fracture. All animals regained satisfactory dental occlusion and normal, pain-free motion of the jaw. Fracture of the mandibular condyloid process is an infrequently diagnosed injury that usually occurs with other mandibular fractures. If satisfactory dental occlusion can be achieved by surgical stabilization of the noncondylar fractures, surgical repair of the mandibular condyloid fracture may not be necessary.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2914801/