title: Bone plate fixation of distal radius and ulna fractures in small- and miniature-breed dogs.
abstract: Bone plate fixation was reviewed in 29 distal radial fractures of small- and miniature-breed dogs. Twenty-two fractures in 18 dogs were available for follow-up. Number of complications and return to function were evaluated. Complications occurred in 54% of the fractures. Catastrophic complications occurred in 18% of fracture repairs with follow-up, while minor complications occurred in 36%. Sixteen (89%) of 18 dogs had a successful return to function. Bone plate fixation is a successful repair method for distal radius and ulna fractures in small-breed dogs, compared to previously reported methods.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan 66506-5608, USA.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Larsen
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Roush
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: McLaughlin
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001860:Bone Plates; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*