Successful surgical management of radial and ulnar fracture by dynamic compression plating technique in a dog

Abstract

Radius and ulna are paired bone. Radius/ ulna or both radius and ulnar fractures are common in small and large animals. Small and toy breeds of dog are more prone to distal radial fractures and have a high rate of complications even after surgical correction. The present case study was conducted for management of right distal radial and ulnar diaphyseal overriding transverse fracture in an eight-month-old, 8.4 kgs bodyweight male intact Samoyed breed of dog. The case was corrected by using a 2.7mm 8-hole dynamic compression plate applied in the cranial aspect of the radius. The patient was evaluated postoperatively at a different interval by clinical and radiographic examination up to 72 days of operation. Clinically, lameness grade was improved gradually and functional limb outcome was excellent on postoperatively day72. Postoperative day1 to day 72, X-ray revealed implant (plate and screw) in position and primary healing of the bone.