Successful management of tibial fracture in a dog with minimally invasive fixation

A ۵-month-old Spitz dog with a history of a vehicle accident and leg injury was referred to the Tehran Pet Clinic located in Amol city. The patient's clinical signs included non-weight-bearing lameness of the affected limb, swelling, pain upon palpation, and a crepitus sound in the lower leg area. After radiological evaluations of the affected area, a fracture of the tibia and fibula was identified, and the fracture was stabilized using a minimally invasive method. Tibial fractures are one of the most common types of fractures in dogs, which is due to the minimal muscular tissue coverage around them. Tibial fractures typically occur as a result of severe trauma; common causes include vehicle accidents, rough play, and gunshot wounds. In most cases, surgical intervention is necessary. The goal of the intervention is solely to stabilize the tibia, and stabilization of the fibula is rarely performed. The use of minimally invasive techniques for tibial fracture stabilization has gained particular popularity in recent years. This is because using this technique can greatly help preserve blood supply and stimulating faster bone repair processes, resulting in a shorter recovery period and quicker return to normal activity for the patient. Reducing surgery time lowers the risk of infection in the patient and significantly reduces the need for subsequent surgeries. This case report describes a successful minimally invasive fixation of a tibial fracture in a Spitz dog.

کلیدواژه ها:

Dog ، Fracture fixation ، Minimally Invasive ، Tibia