2019
DOI: 10.1111/avj.12899
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Pathologic fracture healing after femoral limb salvage in a dog

Abstract: Background Bone sarcomas are a significant cause of pain, disability, and mortality in dogs. A variety of surgical limb salvage options are available to preserve limb function with comparable prognosis to amputation. Case Report This report describes successful healing after plate fixation of an undifferentiated sarcoma pathologic femoral fracture in a dog. The fracture was treated surgically with curettage of the tumour site, placement of autogenous bone graft, and then stabilized using a locking plate rod co… Show more

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“…Generally, there is no need to use bone grafting drugs. However, if the fracture is not treated in time or treated improperly, it may cause a series of complications (Hayes et al 2020).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Generally, there is no need to use bone grafting drugs. However, if the fracture is not treated in time or treated improperly, it may cause a series of complications (Hayes et al 2020).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%