Studies on External Skeletal Fixation for Radius Fracture Treatment in Dogs
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2009-08-28
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Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar
Abstract
A study was undertaken in eighteen clinical cases of dogs with radius fracture to
evaluate the efficacy of different configurations of external skeletal fixators viz., Type 1b,
Type 2 and Type 3. During the post-operative period Rectal temperature, Respiratory
rate, Heart rate and Pulse rate were increased apparently during early days which was
statistically non significant. The haematological parameters viz., hemoglobin, packed cell
volume and total erythrocyte count were within the normal range and a non significant
leukocytosis, neutrophilia and lymphocytopenia up to 3rd post-operative day in all the
groups of dogs was noticed. The biochemical parameters viz., Serum calcium,
phosphorous and alanine aminotransferase values were within the normal physiological
range in all the groups and a statistically non significant increase in values of serum
alkaline phosphatase was observed in all the groups till day 30, after which the values
receded back towards the end of the study period. Similarly, aspartate aminotransferase
values increased non significantly up to 5th post-operative day and later receded to
normal. The osteomedullographic study did not yield any information on radius fracture
healing. All the dogs started bearing weight by second to fourth post-operative day. The
pain score evaluation between groups was non significant. The fixator frame was stable
and no implant failure was observed. In conclusion Type 1b, Type 2 and Type 3 fixator
frames were easily applied for the treatment of radius fracture. Of which, Type 3 external
skeletal fixator provided better stability when compared to Type 1b and Type 2 external
skeletal fixator.
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Ph.D. Thesis