Vol. 11, Special Issue 11 (2022)

Author(s):
Mayur Chhatrola, Nirali Marvania and Dhaval Fefar

Abstract:
The aim of this study was to evaluate minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis for long bone fracture especially tibia-fibula and radius-ulna in six clinically affected dogs. Pre and post-operative assessment was done on the basis of critical clinical examination and radiographic evaluation. Radiographs were taken post-operatively at 15^th and 45^th day and for hematobiochemical examination blood was collected in standard manner at 0, 7^th and 15^th post-operative days for evaluation of healing process. Hematological parameters were found within the normal range before and after surgery probably due to supportive therapy and absence of post-operative infection. Difference in biochemical parameters on the day of surgery and post-operative period was in accordance with healing process. Radiographic evaluation, lamemess grading and functional outcome revealed that the procedure provided adequate reduction and alignment of fracture ends depended on factors like type and duration of fractures.