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Humeral condylar fractures and treatment outcomes in French Bulldogs
By Lopez de la Oliva, Paula et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2024·Vets Now Referrals Glasgow, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Humeral Condylar Fractures in French Bulldogs: Prevalence of Contralateral Intracondylar Fissure, Treatment, and Outcome.
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Plain-English summary
A French Bulldog with a broken elbow was treated after surgery revealed a common issue called an intracondylar fissure (a crack in the bone) on the opposite elbow. Out of 89 dogs with similar fractures, 40% had this additional problem. The surgery involved repairing the fracture and placing a screw to prevent further issues, but some dogs needed additional surgery due to complications. In the long run, most owners reported their dogs were doing well, with many rating their recovery as excellent or good.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE:  The aim of this study was to report (1) the prevalence of contralateral humeral intracondylar GAP/HIF (HIF) in French Bulldogs with humeral condylar fractures (HCF) and (2) treatment and short- and long-term outcome in French Bulldogs with HCF. MATERIALS AND METHODS:  Medical records of French Bulldogs treated surgically for HCF between January 2011 and November 2022 were reviewed. Perioperative imaging, surgical technique, complications, and long-term outcome were assessed. RESULTS:  Eighty-nine dogs with HCF were included and 36/89 were diagnosed with HIF. Surgical repair was performed in all HCF and a prophylactic transcondylar screw was placed in 20/36 HIF. For prophylactic transcondylar screw placement, two dogs required immediate revision surgery. Complications occurred in 12/89 HCF, and there were major complications in 6/89 HCF. Long-term outcome evaluated by owner questionnaire ( = 27) was rated as being excellent in 18/27 dogs, good in 8/27 dogs, and fair in 1/27 dogs. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE:  Forty percent of French Bulldogs with HCF had a contralateral HIF. HIF as a cause of HCF should be considered in the French Bulldog, and a computed tomography (CT) scan of both elbows may be advisable prior to HCF repair. The complication rate of HCF surgery in the French Bulldog is significant.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38626886/