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Lag screw fixation of an ulnar carpal bone fracture in a dog
Author(s) -
Witte Philip Georg
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
veterinary record case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.165
H-Index - 4
ISSN - 2052-6121
DOI - 10.1136/vetreccr-2018-000788
Subject(s) - medicine , lameness , lag screw , carpal bones , carpal joint , forelimb , fixation (population genetics) , range of motion , radiography , surgery , metacarpal bones , orthodontics , wrist , anatomy , internal fixation , population , environmental health
A two‐year‐old, entire male saluki presented with right forelimb lameness of acute onset six weeks previously, associated with a transverse minimally displaced ulnar carpal bone fracture. A palmarolateral approach was made to access the ulnar carpal bone. A 2.0‐mm cortical bone screw was placed in lag fashion from the palmar process into the ulnar carpal bone, reducing and compressing the fracture. Re‐examinations at seven and 12 weeks following surgery revealed incomplete resolution of right forelimb lameness, a mildly reduced carpal joint range of motion and radiographic maintenance of reduction. Client follow‐up by telephone after 18 months revealed the dog to be exercising as normal, including performing agility exercises. The owners were aware of no stiffness following rest or following exercise.