Distribution of multifragmental diaphyseal fractures of femur and tibia in dogs

The study included in 21 dogs suffering from multifragmental long bone fractures involving femur and tibia. Multifragmental diaphyseal fractures were more in male animals (76.19%) than in females (23.80%). Highest number of fractures was recorded in dogs aged up to 12 months (52.38%). Medium weight dogs of 20–30 kg were most commonly affected (71.42%) followed by light (10–12 kg) and heavy dogs (>30 kg). Among the different breeds, German shepherds were the most commonly involved (28.57%), followed by Rottweiler and Labrador Retriever (19.05% each). Automobile accident was the major etiology of fractures (76.19%). Among the long bones, femur was most commonly involved (80.95%), followed by tibia (19.05%). In femur, the left side and in tibia right side was more commonly involved. Wedge fractures were more common (76.19%) than complex fractures (23.81%); and femur showed highest number of 32B3 type fractures and tibia showed highest number of 42C3 type fractures.