Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery to fix type V central tarsal bone fractures in six dogs
By Easter, Tim G et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2021·Orthopaedic Department, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Medial Bone Plating for Management of Type V Central Tarsal Bone Fractures in Six Dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A group of six dogs with type V central tarsal bone fractures, which they got while exercising, underwent surgery to stabilize their injuries with a bone plate. After the procedure, all dogs showed signs of healing and only mild lameness during follow-up visits about 8 to 10 weeks later. One dog had a minor infection that cleared up with treatment, but overall, the surgeries were successful, and the owners reported being very satisfied with the outcomes. The dogs were able to regain acceptable limb function without major complications.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE:  The aim of this study was to report the surgical technique and outcomes of dogs with type V central tarsal bone (CTB) fractures stabilized with a bone plate applied to the medial aspect of the tarsus and metatarsus. STUDY DESIGN:  This study was a retrospective review of dogs with type V CTB fractures diagnosed with computed tomography and stabilized using a medial bone plate. Follow-up included clinical examination and radiography 8 to 10 weeks postoperatively and/or a long-term owner questionnaire. RESULTS:  Six dogs were identified. All fractures occurred during exercise without external trauma and all dogs had additional tarsal fractures. Five dogs returned for clinical follow-up; all had no or mild lameness and evidence of fracture healing on radiography. A suspected surgical site infection occurred in one dog and resolved with medical management. Suspected contact between the plate and medial malleolus in one dog, and loosening of a talar screw in another, were identified, though not treated. Five owners completed the questionnaire, a median of 88 months postoperatively. No further complications were reported, limb function was reportedly acceptable, and all owners were very satisfied with the surgery. CONCLUSION:  Medial bone plate stabilization of highly comminuted CTB fractures resulted in evidence of fracture healing, and a low incidence of complications in six non-racing dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33129209/