Medial Epicondyle Osteotomy as an Approach to Repair of Medial Femoral Condyle Fractures in the Dog

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Fracture of the medial femoral condyle in three dogs is described. This injury resulted in lateral (varus) instability, which was difficult to differentiate from a lateral collateral ligament tear. Radiographs and surgical exploration were necessary to differentiate the two conditions. A medial femoral epicondyle osteotomy was used in two cases to expose the fracture. This exposure technique is advantageous because it allows early return to functional use of the injured limb by eliminating postoperative splintage.