Abstract
Fractures of the pelvis and sacroiliac (SI) joints are common, accounting for 20/30% of fractures in cats and dogs. This chapter covers assessment for surgical or non-surgical management, non-surgical management of pelvic fractures, surgical management of pelvic fractures. Operative techniques: Sacroiliac luxation – sacroiliac lag screw placement; Sacroiliac luxation – transilial pinning; Ilial body bone plating – lateral plate application; Ilial body bone plating – ventral plate application in canine patients; Ilial body bone plating – dorsal plate application in feline patients; Simple acetabular fractures – bone plate stabilization; Simple acetabular fractures - composite repair using screws, wire and polymethylmethacrylate.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
