Ulnar interlocking intramedullary nail stabilization of a proximal radio-ulnar fracture in a dog.
OBJECTIVE
To report use of an ulnar interlocking intramedullary nail for repair of an open highly comminuted fracture of the proximal third of the antebrachium in a dog, caused by gunshot.


METHODS
Case report.


METHODS
1.5-year old, 60 kg, neutered male Mastiff.


METHODS
An ulnar interlocking intramedullary nail was used to stabilize an open comminuted proximal antebrachial fracture and a cast applied for 4 weeks.


RESULTS
Union by secondary bone healing occurred in 8 weeks. At 16 weeks, there was advanced remodeling of the radial and ulnar bony callus and fracture lines were no longer evident. Limb use was normal with normal pain free range of motion of the right elbow.


CONCLUSIONS
Ulnar interlocking nail is a viable alternative treatment for highly comminuted fracture of the proximal third of the antebrachium in dogs.
Gatineau
Matthieu
M
Centre Vétérinaire DMV, Montréal, QC, Canada. gatineaumatthieu@hotmail.com
Planté
Jérôme
J
D000818:Animals; D001858:Bone Nails / Q000662:veterinary; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D016268:Internal Fixators / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014457:Ulna / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*