Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Tibial fractures.
- Journal:
- Clinical techniques in small animal practice
- Year:
- 2004
- Authors:
- Seaman, Jeffrey A & Simpson, Amelia M
- Affiliation:
- Oradell Animal Hospital · United States
Plain-English summary
Tibial fractures, which are breaks in the shin bone, are quite common in pets. When treating these fractures, veterinarians need to think about the pet's age, where the fracture is located, and what kind of fracture it is. There are different ways to fix these fractures, including using special devices that hold the bone in place, metal plates, or other methods. The article also highlights the most frequent types of tibial fractures and discusses which ones are best handled by regular veterinarians. Overall, the article aims to provide a comprehensive look at how to manage and treat these injuries in pets.
Abstract
Tibial fractures are common in small animal practice. As with other appendicular fractures, the patient's age, fracture location, and fracture type must be considered thoroughly. While methods for tibial fracture repair are similar to those used for appendicular fractures elsewhere, there are some unique considerations, both anatomically and functionally, that must be contemplated before repair. The following article will review the incidence of tibial fractures, tibial fracture types, and options for tibial fracture management and treatment. The use of external fixators, orthopedic bone plates, open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF), and external coaptation will be discussed. An emphasis will be placed on the most common types of tibial fractures, as well as those best suited for repair by general practitioners of veterinary medicine. Three case based examples will follow the overview.
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