Evaluation of type 1b, type 2 and type 3 external skeletal fixators for radius fracture treatment in dogs

A study was undertaken in 18 clinical cases of dogs with radius fracture to evaluate the efficacy of different configurations of external skeletal fixators viz., Type 1 b, Type 2 and Type 3 (Group A, Group B and Group C of six animals each). Based on fixator stability, pain evaluation, weight bearing, patient tolerance and radiographic assessment of fracture healing, it was found that Type 1 b, Type 2 and Type 3 fixator frames could be easily applied for the treatment of radius fracture. Among them, Type 3 external skeletal fixator provided better stability when compared to Type 1 b and Type 2 external skeletal fixators.