Evaluation of tibial fracture management by using dynamic compression plating with two proximal and two distal cortical screws- a case report in dog

Abstract

Tibio-fibular fractures are very common in dogs and cats. Such fractures are usually corrected by either internal or external fixation methods. Internal fixation, like dynamic compression plating with a minimum of a total of six to ten cortical screws, is usually used for the management of tibial fractures in dogs. The objective of the present case study is to evaluate the efficacy of dynamic compression plating with a minimum of two cortical screws in each proximal and distal fracture fragment.

The clinical case was performed on a five-month-old indigenous intact female dog weighing 12 kg, which was suffering from a mid-shaft left comminuted tibia and fibular fracture. Lameness grade, functional limb outcome, and fracture healing were observed for the final outcome of the dog. At the 30th post-operative day, lameness grade was improved, functional limb outcome was excellent, and progressive secondary bone healing was noticed without any complications.