Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with gunshot fracture in front leg fixed with ulnar nail
By Gatineau, Matthieu & Planté, Jérôme·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2010·Centre Vé, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ulnar interlocking intramedullary nail stabilization of a proximal radio-ulnar fracture in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 1.5-year-old neutered male Mastiff was brought in with a severe fracture in his front leg caused by a gunshot. The veterinarian used a special device called an ulnar interlocking intramedullary nail to stabilize the broken bone and then applied a cast for four weeks. After eight weeks, the bone started healing well, and by sixteen weeks, the dog was using his leg normally without pain, and the fracture was no longer visible on X-rays. This method proved to be an effective treatment for his serious injury.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To report use of an ulnar interlocking intramedullary nail for repair of an open highly comminuted fracture of the proximal third of the antebrachium in a dog, caused by gunshot. STUDY DESIGN: Case report. ANIMALS: 1.5-year old, 60 kg, neutered male Mastiff. METHODS: An ulnar interlocking intramedullary nail was used to stabilize an open comminuted proximal antebrachial fracture and a cast applied for 4 weeks. RESULTS: Union by secondary bone healing occurred in 8 weeks. At 16 weeks, there was advanced remodeling of the radial and ulnar bony callus and fracture lines were no longer evident. Limb use was normal with normal pain free range of motion of the right elbow. CONCLUSION: Ulnar interlocking nail is a viable alternative treatment for highly comminuted fracture of the proximal third of the antebrachium in dogs.
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