MANAGEMENT OF DIAPHYSEAL HUMERAL FRACTURE USING PLATE ROD TECHNIQUE IN A DOG
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Date
2011-01
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TANUVAS
Abstract
A two year old non-descript male dog was presented to the Small Animal
Orthopaedic Unit of Madras Veterinary College Teaching Hospital with the history of
non-weight bearing lameness of right forelimb. Palpation of the right shoulder indicated
pain, swelling and crepitus. Confirmative diagnosis of an unstable humeral diaphyseal
fracture was made by radiographic evaluation of lateral and craniocaudal views.
Haematological parameters were within the normal range. ORIF was carried out. A preoperative
plan was prepared using a small animal preoperative planning guide
developed by the AO/ASIF (Small animal group) using plain radiographs. Open reduction
and internal fixation was accomplished using a 3.5mm dynamic compression plate. The
plate was applied on the tension surface of the bone based on ASIF technique. Additional
stability was provided by insertion of 3mm of intramedullary steinmann pin. Normal
weight bearing was noticed on immediate post operative day.
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Veterinary Science, Veterinary Surgery and Radiology