Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hip growth plate fracture in puppy fixed with external pins
By Graville, Taylor C et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2018·From the College of Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Physeal Acetabular Fracture in a Dog Treated with External Fixation.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 13-week-old puppy was brought in with a fracture in the hip area, which is known as an acetabular physeal fracture. The veterinarian treated the puppy using a special external fixator with pins to hold the bone in place. After the surgery, the fracture healed well, and three years later, the puppy was still able to use the hip effectively, even though some arthritis had developed in that joint. This treatment method proved to be a good option for fixing this type of fracture in dogs.
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Abstract
An acetabular physeal fracture in a 13 wk old dog was treated with open fixation using Kirschner wire cross pins and a four-pin Type 1A external fixator, resulting in successful healing of the fracture. Three years following the surgery, marked osteoarthrosis of the affected hip was noted, although clinical function of the hip was good. The authors suggest this fixation method be considered a viable option for fixation of acetabular physeal fractures in dogs.
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