Unilateral Uniplanar External Skeletal Fixation for Isolated Diaphyseal Tibial Fractures in Skeletally Immature Dogs

To report and evaluate use of external skeletal fixation (ESF) for repair of isolated (fibula intact) diaphyseal tibia fractures in skeletally immature dogs. Case series. Skeletally immature (mean age, 17 weeks; range, 12-23 weeks) dogs (n=5) with isolated diaphyseal tibial fractures. Medical record...

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Published in:Veterinary surgery 2009-07, Vol.38 (5), p.654-658
Main Authors: ARONSOHN, MICHAEL G, BURK, RONALD L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aging
Animals
Bone Development - physiology
bone fractures
Bones
Diaphyses - pathology
Dog Diseases - surgery
Dogs
External Fixators - veterinary
external skeletal fixation
fracture fixation
Fractures
Fractures, Bone - surgery
Fractures, Bone - veterinary
Hindlimb - pathology
Legs
puppies
radiography
Retrospective Studies
Surgery
Surgical apparatus & instruments
tibia
Veterinary medicine
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Summary:To report and evaluate use of external skeletal fixation (ESF) for repair of isolated (fibula intact) diaphyseal tibia fractures in skeletally immature dogs. Case series. Skeletally immature (mean age, 17 weeks; range, 12-23 weeks) dogs (n=5) with isolated diaphyseal tibial fractures. Medical records (2006-2007) of 5 dogs with isolated diaphyseal tibial fractures treated with Type 1a ESF were reviewed and outcome assessed by clinical examination and telephone interviews. Dogs were evaluated ~2 and 4 weeks after surgery. Limb function, muscle mass, and comfort level remained very good to excellent throughout healing. Bony union was confirmed radiographically and the ESF removed ~4 weeks after surgery (mean, 31.4 days; range, 28-37 days). Owner satisfaction was high when contacted a minimum of 4 weeks after ESF removal. Use of Type Ia ESF with positive profile threaded pins is a practical and biologic method for treatment of isolated tibial fractures in skeletally immature dogs ESF is an effective alternative treatment to external coaptation and internal fixation for isolated diaphyseal tibial fractures in skeletally immature dogs.
ISSN:0161-3499
1532-950X
DOI:10.1111/j.1532-950X.2009.00553.x