1PhD Scholar, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary College, Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar- 585 401 (Karnataka)
2Professor, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary College, Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar- 585 401 (Karnataka)
Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar- 585 401 (Karnataka)
*Corresponding author; E-mail: drvetjagan@gmail.com
Online Published on 14 September, 2022.
The present clinical study was conducted in six dogs (5 female and 1 male) with femoral fracture. The etiology of fracture was automobile accidents (n=5) and fall from height (n=1). The types of fracture included distal transverse fracture (1), mid-diaphyseal transverse fracture (2), proximal diaphyseal oblique fracture + supracondylar fracture (1), proximal diaphyseal oblique fracture (1) and mid-diaphyseal oblique fracture (1). All fractures were closed. In all the dogs, fracture was stabilized using 3.5 mm titanium Locking Compression Plates (LCP, 5–9 holes) with titanium self tapping locking head screws (16–30 mm). Titanium LCP provided rigid fixation, which was maintained till complete bone healing without any complication. The radiographs obtained at regular intervals revealed proper apposition and alignment of bone segments, and progressive callus formation and healing in all dogs. Complete weight bearing on the limb was seen by 30thpostoperative day in all the dogs with good functional recovery.
Dog, Femur, Fracture, Locking Compression Plate, Titanium plate
