Tibial plateau slope; epiphysiodesis; growing dogs; Salters-Harris II fracture
Abstract :
[en] Objective The aim of this study was to describe the use of epiphysiodesis by the means of a screw to treat a proximal tibial Salter–Harris II fracture associated with a tibial tuberosity avulsion in a 4.5-month-old Airedale Terrier.
Study design A healing proximal tibial epiphyseal fracture was observed after a 10- day period. Tibial plateau angle was 40°. The fracture was treated by the insertion of a fluoroscopy-guided 3.5-mm cancellous screw.
Results Successful healing of fractures and levelling of tibia plateau were obtained. Final tibial plateau angle was 8°. At long-term follow-up (18 months), owners reported sustained and full functional recovery.
Conclusion Prior to ossification of the proximal tibial physis, epiphysiodesis with a screw can be used as a treatment of sub-acute, moderately displaced, Salter–Harris I or II fractures.
Disciplines :
Veterinary medicine & animal health
Author, co-author :
Picavet, Pierre ; Université de Liège - ULiège > CVU : pôle des animaux de compagnie
Bouvy, Bernard ; Université de Liège - ULiège > CVU : pôle des animaux de compagnie
Hamon, Martin ; Université de Liège - ULiège > CVU : pôle des animaux de compagnie
Lefebvre, Michael
Balligand, Marc ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Dép. clinique des animaux de compagnie et des équidés (DCA) > Chirurgie et clinique chirurgicale des petits animaux
Language :
English
Title :
Use of Epiphysiodesis as Treatment for a Proximal Physeal Tibial Fracture in a Dog
Publication date :
June 2019
Journal title :
Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology Open
