Physeal Acetabular Fracture in a Dog Treated with External Fixation

An acetabular physeal fracture in a 13 wk old dog was treated with open fixation using Kirschner wire cross pins and a four-pin Type 1A external fixator, resulting in successful healing of the fracture. Three years following the surgery, marked osteoarthrosis of the affected hip was noted, although...

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Published inThe Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association Vol. 54; no. 6; p. e54605
Main Authors Graville, Taylor C, Gambino, Jennifer M, Syrcle, Jason A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.2018
Subjects
Acetabulum - diagnostic imaging
Acetabulum - injuries
Acetabulum - surgery
Animals
Bone Nails - veterinary
Dog Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Dog Diseases - etiology
Dogs
External Fixators - veterinary
Fractures, Bone - complications
Fractures, Bone - surgery
Fractures, Bone - therapy
Fractures, Bone - veterinary
Osteoarthritis - diagnostic imaging
Osteoarthritis - etiology
Osteoarthritis - veterinary
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:An acetabular physeal fracture in a 13 wk old dog was treated with open fixation using Kirschner wire cross pins and a four-pin Type 1A external fixator, resulting in successful healing of the fracture. Three years following the surgery, marked osteoarthrosis of the affected hip was noted, although clinical function of the hip was good. The authors suggest this fixation method be considered a viable option for fixation of acetabular physeal fractures in dogs.
ISSN:0587-2871
DOI:10.5326/JAAHA-MS-6827