Surgical management of distal diaphyseal fracture in radius and ulna using t-plate in Whippet dog

Abstract

A cross breed medium size dog, aged nine months was presented in the clinic with a history of accident, swelling on the lateral aspect of tibia. The radiological examination confirmed a complete oblique mid shaft fracture of tibia. Hybrid internal fixation with intra medullary pinning combined with cerclage wiring was used for fracture repair with standard surgical approach to bone under standard anaesthetic protocol. The patient was successfully treated and recovered completely after 2 months.