Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Science Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner-334001 (Rajasthan)
Online published on 24 January, 2012.
A 3 month old pup sustained a fracture of lower jaw due to a dog fight. The diagnosis was confirmed by latero-medial and dorso-ventral radiograph. The fracture was stabilized by criss-cross wiring stainless steel wire. Radiological union was seen at 3 weeks and wires were removed. Animal recovered successfully.
Criss-cross wiring, emergency management, mandibular fracture, pup
