The repair of humeral condylar fractures in the dog: a review of seventy‐nine cases

Abstract

The method of fixation of lateral condylar, medial condylar and intercondylar fractures of the humerus in 79 dogs is described. Follow‐up examinations were carried out to evaluate the success of fracture repair.

Complication rate, outcome, and risk factors associated with surgical repair of fractures of the lateral aspect of the humeral condyle in dogs

“…The overall complicationr ates een in this studyw as 30% of fractures treated whichis comparable to previous studies that document complicationr ates ranging from 15%-33% (6,14,17,21,22). Mostofthese complications (13/15) wouldb ec onsidered majorastheyrequired some sortofsurgical intervention(12/15).…”

“…Complications associated with the surgical repair of lateralcondylar fractures have been reportedinthe literatureand vary,depending upon the study,from 15%-33% (6,14,17,21,22). PreviousH CF repair outcomesi nt he literatureh aver eported that 28%-57% of dogs with HCFr epairh ad long-term pain and/or lameness using subjective evaluation (3,6,23).…”

Influence of interlocking thread screws to repair simulated adult canine humeral condylar fractures

“…3,9 Several fracture fixation techniques have been described including a transcondylar pin or screw placed in lag or position fashion, combined with pin(s) or a bone plate on the lateral epicondylar ridge to prevent fragment rotation. 5,[9][10][11][12][13][14][15]17 The complication rate varies from 13% to 34% 9,12,16,17 based on the method of stabilization and includes screw loosening and loss of reduction.…”

Distal plate fracture as a novel complication following TTA surgery in two dogs

“…The dog showed mild right pelvic limb lameness; therefore, TTA of the right stifle was performed. Four months after the revision surgery, there was a bilateral grade 1/103 4 pelvic limb lameness; no stifle pain or instability was noted.…”

“…The patient was discharged with 0.1 mg/kg oral meloxicam (Metacam, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bracknell) once a day for 10 days, 15 mg/kg cephalexin (Ceporex, MSD Animal Health, Milton Keynes) twice a day for 7 days and strict exercise restriction consisting of cage rest, 5‐min lead walks only and gradual reintroduction of normal exercise after 6 weeks pending satisfactory progression of osseous union. At the time of hospital discharge, the patient was 7/10 lame3 4 on the operated leg.…”