Treatment of fractures of the tibial tuberosity in the dog.
Of 27 dogs with fractures of the tibial tuberosity, 24 were treated by various methods of open reduction. Follow-up examination was obtained in 21 cases, and it was found that all but one fracture healed in 8 weeks. Tension band wiring and single interfragmentary screws were most commonly used; healing was similar in both groups.
D000818:Animals; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000662:veterinary; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000662:veterinary; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices / Q000662:veterinary; D013977:Tibia / Q000293:injuries; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*