Riley
An 8-month-old, male, mixed breed dog.
Presented to OVRA for: Fracture of the left tibia and fibula.
Diagnostic Test Results: Referral radiographs documented a distal 1/3 spiral-oblique fracture of the left tibia. Post operative radiographs documented the fracture had been successfully reduced into normal position and stabilized.
Treatment: The surgery performed was an open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture using a 2.7 mm lag screw and a 3.5 DC plate with nine cortical screws.
Outcome: Riley had a successful recovery and was able to walk on the injured leg the day following surgery. He returned home for eight weeks of restricted activity while the bone heals.
Diagnostic Test Results: Referral radiographs documented a distal 1/3 spiral-oblique fracture of the left tibia. Post operative radiographs documented the fracture had been successfully reduced into normal position and stabilized.
Treatment: The surgery performed was an open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture using a 2.7 mm lag screw and a 3.5 DC plate with nine cortical screws.
Outcome: Riley had a successful recovery and was able to walk on the injured leg the day following surgery. He returned home for eight weeks of restricted activity while the bone heals.
