Management of radius-ulna and tibial diaphyseal fractures with type IIa external skeletal fixation in dogs

In this study Type IIa external skeletal fixation was applied to stabilize 5 radius-ulna fractures and 1 tibial fracture in dogs. Immediate postoperative radiographs revealed good alignment and apposition of the fracture fragments in all the dogs. The mean time of sufficient callus formation was 54.33 ± 6.60 days. Postoperative radiographs showed restitution of cortico-medullary continuity by 40th to 55th postoperative day in all the dogs. The complete weight bearing was ranging from 32nd 90th postoperative day. The fixator was found rigid and stable till the completion of bone healing in all the dogs. The mean time of the fixator removal was 54.33 ± 6.60 days. Minor pin tract infection was noticed in one dog which was managed by treatment. Type IIa external skeletal fixation was well suited for the repair of radius-ulna and tibial diaphyseal fractures in dogs with a few negligible minor complications.

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