Evaluation of surgical repair of humeral condylar fractures using self-compressing orthofix pins in 23 dogs

Veterinary Surgery : VS
April E GuilleJason L Wheeler

Abstract

To report short- and long-term clinical and radiographic outcomes in dogs with humeral condylar fractures repaired using self-compressing Orthofix pins. Retrospective evaluation with solicited long-term clinical and radiographic evaluations. Twenty-three dogs with humeral condylar fractures. Medical records and radiographs were reviewed. Owners were asked to return dogs for long-term clinical and radiographic evaluation. Dogs were aged 1.5-26 months (mean+/-SD, 5.8+/-5.0 months) with 20 dogs weighing <5 kg (mean, 3.6+/-2.8 kg). Of 21 dogs with immediate post-operative radiographs, 10 had anatomic reduction with the rest having either a step and/or gap at the articular surface. Kirschner wire migration and implant loosening were the most common post-operative complications. All fractures with adequate follow-up radiographic evaluations achieved union. Twelve of 13 dogs returned for long-term evaluation (mean, 19.0+/-18.5 months) were either sound (10 dogs) or had subtle, weight-bearing lameness (2). Fourteen dogs had radiographs >/=75 days after surgery (mean, 18.7+/-18.3 months), 8 dogs (57%) had no radiographic evidence of osteoarthritis (OA; mean OA score, 0.8; median 0), and all dogs had good or excellent limb function. Self...Continue Reading

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