Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Femur fracture associated with canine patellar groove replacement
- Journal:
- Veterinary Record Case Reports
- Year:
- 2023
- Authors:
- Salmoral, Alvaro et al.
- Affiliation:
- Willows Referral Service Solihull UK · United Kingdom
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Abstract A 3‐year‐old, 18‐kg, entire, male Staffordshire bull terrier was diagnosed of distal femur fracture after patellar groove replacement surgery. Internal fixation with orthogonal locking bone plates was used to stabilise the fracture. Six weeks following surgery, clinical examination indicated that satisfactory weight‐bearing ambulatory and radiographic bone union was achieved. Fracture following patellar groove replacement in dogs is a novel complication from which a good outcome can be achieved with appropriate management.
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