Outcome following surgical stabilization of distal diaphyseal and supracondylar femoral fractures in dogs

Silveira, F. et al. (2020) Outcome following surgical stabilization of distal diaphyseal and supracondylar femoral fractures in dogs. Canadian Veterinary Journal: Revue Veterinaire Canadienne, 61(10), pp. 1073-1079. (PMID:33012823) (PMCID:PMC7488382)

Abstract

Signalment, clinical features, fixation techniques, complications, and outcome for dogs presenting with distal diaphyseal and supracondylar femoral fractures were retrospectively reviewed. A total of 45 dogs with unilateral femoral fractures were included. Supracondylar femoral plates were the most popular method of fixation. However, various fixation techniques resulted in favorable outcomes in most dogs with 19/45 cases achieving full function and 22/45 achieving acceptable function. Degree of fracture comminution did not appear to affect complication rate or be a surrogate for worse clinical outcome.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Rincon Alvarez, Mr Javier
• Authors: Silveira, F., Monotti, I. C., Cronin, A. M., Macdonald, N. J., Rutherford, S., Tiffinger, K., Faux, I., Rincon-Alvarez, J., Kulendra, E., Tavola, F., Santos, B., and Burton, N. J.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine
• Journal Name: Canadian Veterinary Journal: Revue Veterinaire Canadienne
• Publisher: Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
• ISSN: 0008-5286