Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Recovery after surgery for lower thigh bone fractures in dogs
By Silveira, Francisco et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2020·School of Veterinary and Life Sciences, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Outcome following surgical stabilization of distal diaphyseal and supracondylar femoral fractures in dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 45 dogs with broken thigh bones (femoral fractures) underwent surgery to stabilize their injuries. The most common method used was a special plate designed for the area near the knee. After treatment, most dogs showed good recovery, with 19 of them regaining full function and 22 achieving acceptable function. The type of fracture did not seem to influence the chances of complications or recovery. Overall, the surgical techniques used were effective in helping these dogs heal and return to normal activity.
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Abstract
Signalment, clinical features, fixation techniques, complications, and outcome for dogs presenting with distal diaphyseal and supracondylar femoral fractures were retrospectively reviewed. A total of 45 dogs with unilateral femoral fractures were included. Supracondylar femoral plates were the most popular method of fixation. However, various fixation techniques resulted in favorable outcomes in most dogs with 19/45 cases achieving full function and 22/45 achieving acceptable function. Degree of fracture comminution did not appear to affect complication rate or be a surrogate for worse clinical outcome.
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