title: Femoral capital physeal fractures in dogs: 34 cases (1979-1989).
abstract: Complications associated with femoral capital physeal (CP) fractures in 34 dogs were evaluated. Fractures were surgically repaired, using divergent K-wires or lag screws; radiographic follow-up was available for 21 CP fractures. In all cases, radiographic abnormalities such as degenerative joint disease and resorption of the femoral neck and/or head were seen. Changes were more severe when fracture occurred at an early age. For 4 of 21 dogs (20%), femoral head and neck excision was performed because of complications associated with CP fracture repair. Prognosis for femoral CP fractures is guarded, although affected dogs should be able to function as pets.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge 70803.
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Gibson
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: vanEe
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Pechman
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000662:veterinary; D001864:Bone Wires / Q000662:veterinary; D004285:Dogs / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D005270:Femur Head / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies