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Avulsion of the tibial tuberosity with separation of the proximal tibial physis in seven dogs
Author(s) -
Pratt J. N. J.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
veterinary record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 2042-7670
pISSN - 0042-4900
DOI - 10.1136/vr.149.12.352
Subject(s) - physis , tibial tuberosity , medicine , avulsion , fixation (population genetics) , kirschner wire , surgery , internal fixation , avulsion fracture , orthodontics , anatomy , radiography , tibia , population , environmental health
Seven dogs developed avulsions of the tibial tuberosity apophysis in combination with a fracture of the proximal tibial physis. Six of them were small terrier breeds, treated by internal fixation using two Kirschner wires and a tension band in five cases, and crossed Kirschner wires alone in the other. The seventh case was managed conservatively. The tension band repair was simple, provided adequate fixation and avoided the placement of implants across the proximal tibial physis.