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Classification, fixation techniques, complications and outcomes of femur fractures in dogs and cats: 61 cases (2015-2016)

Authors :
Renato do Nascimento Libardoni
Diego da Costa
Felipe Barretos Menezes
Lucas Geraldo Cavalli
Luís Fernando Pedrotti
Patrícia Regina Kohlrausch
Bruno Watanabe Minto
Marco Augusto Machado Silva
Source :
Ciência Rural, Vol 48, Iss 6 (2018)
Publication Year :
2018
Publisher :
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, 2018.

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the frequency of femur fractures in dogs and cats in the routine of a school hospital, determining their classification, fixation methods, complications, and outcomes. A total of 61 animals, 50 (82.0%) dogs and 11 (18.0%) cats, had femoral fractures that were submitted to osteosynthesis. Sixty-two femoral fractures were evaluated. Single fractures in the distal epiphysis (n=25) were the most frequent (P=0.0001). Intramedullary pins were used in association with cerclage and tension band for osteosynthesis in proximal fractures. In diaphyseal fractures, bone plates and screws, two intramedullary pins (insulated or with cerclage) and Tie-In configuration were used. In distal fractures, modified Rush intramedullary pins, cross pins and Tie-In configuration were used. Comparing complication frequencies at fracture sites that required reintervention after osteosynthesis, a significant difference was observed (P=0.0253) between the diaphyseal (31.25%) and distal (7.14%) fractures independent of the technique used. We concluded that distal epiphyseal fractures were the most frequent in the routine of a school hospital. Distal epiphyseal fractures presented a lower frequency of complications for consolidation when treated with modified Rush intramedullary pins or crossed pins.

Details

Language :
English, Portuguese
ISSN :
16784596 and 01038478
Volume :
48
Issue :
6
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Ciência Rural
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.6e195f14c3bf41dbb189f524beee3df7
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-8478cr20170028