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Vol. 11, Issue 12 (2022)
A clinical study on the use of locking t-plate in radius-ulna fractures in dogs
Author(s):
Naz Namreen, Jagan Mohan Reddy K, Chandra Sekhar EL and Rajendranath N
Naz Namreen, Jagan Mohan Reddy K, Chandra Sekhar EL and Rajendranath N
Abstract:
The present clinical study on repair of distal radius-ulna fractures using Locking T-plates was conducted on six dogs which are presented for treatment at Department of Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. The distal radius-ulna fractures were diagnosed and confirmed using routine clinical, orthopaedic examination and radiography. The clinical signs like lameness, pain, non-weight bearing, swelling, dangling of the limb and abnormal angulation. Physical examination revealed crepitation at the fracture site in all of the dogs. Fractures were confirmed by two orthogonal views of the proximal and distal joints on the medio-lateral and cranio-caudal radiographs of the affected limbs. Three of them had oblique fractures and three of them had transverse fractures. Measurements from the pre-operative radiographs were important in determining the length of the Locking T-plates and the length of the screws to be used accurately in the fracture fixation of long bone fractures. Locking T-plate of 2.7 mm and 3.5 mm were used for stabilization of radius ulna fractures resulted in good fracture fixation and immobilization.
The present clinical study on repair of distal radius-ulna fractures using Locking T-plates was conducted on six dogs which are presented for treatment at Department of Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. The distal radius-ulna fractures were diagnosed and confirmed using routine clinical, orthopaedic examination and radiography. The clinical signs like lameness, pain, non-weight bearing, swelling, dangling of the limb and abnormal angulation. Physical examination revealed crepitation at the fracture site in all of the dogs. Fractures were confirmed by two orthogonal views of the proximal and distal joints on the medio-lateral and cranio-caudal radiographs of the affected limbs. Three of them had oblique fractures and three of them had transverse fractures. Measurements from the pre-operative radiographs were important in determining the length of the Locking T-plates and the length of the screws to be used accurately in the fracture fixation of long bone fractures. Locking T-plate of 2.7 mm and 3.5 mm were used for stabilization of radius ulna fractures resulted in good fracture fixation and immobilization.
Immediate post-operative radiographic evaluation confirmed proper placement of the Locking T-plate and screws, proper apposition and alignment of distal radius fracture fragments in all the six cases. Immobilization was considered satisfactory in all six cases. Length of the Locking T-plate and screws, their size and position were appropriate in all cases. Sequential post-operative radiographs showed progressive bone healing. Post operatively plate bending was observed in two cases. In one dog plate bending was observed at fracture site by post-operative 15th day and in one dog by 30th post-operative day due to subsequent jump from height. All six dogs displayed partial weight bearing from very 1st post-operative day. Two dogs achieved complete weight bearing by the 15th post-operative day, one dog by 30th post-operative day, two dogs by 60th post-operative day and one dog by 90th post-operative day.
Based on present study it was concluded that use of Locking T-plates for repair of distal fractures of radius and ulna in dogs offer mechanical and biological advantage over traditional bone plates. It is helpful in potentiating healing in areas of lower healing areas such as distal radius and ulna. It is implant of choice for dogs with limited bone stock available for fracture fixation i.e., distal fractures of radius and ulna. Locking T-plate will mitigate complications by optimizing the fracture biology and properties of the construct. Hence it is the plate of choice/ gold standard for internal fracture fixation of distal fractures of radius and ulna in dogs.
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How to cite this article:
Naz Namreen, Jagan Mohan Reddy K, Chandra Sekhar EL, Rajendranath N. A clinical study on the use of locking t-plate in radius-ulna fractures in dogs. Pharma Innovation 2022;11(12):4253-4260.
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- E-ISSN Number: 2277-7695
- P-ISSN Number: 2349-8242
- CODEN Code: PIHNBQ
- ZDB-Number: 2663038-2
- IC Journal ID: 7725
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