Objective: To report the use of a Lateral Epicondylar Anatomical Plate for the management of humeral condylar fractures (HCF) in dogs.
Study Design: Medical records of dogs with HCF stabilized using the Lateral Epicondylar Anatomical Plate at six UK veterinary referral centres between April 2018 and February 2021 were reviewed. Long-term follow-up (>6 months) was obtained via owner questionnaire, which incorporated the Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs clinical metrology instrument.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common and debilitating condition in domestic dogs. Alongside pharmaceutical interventions and weight loss, exercise and physiotherapy (PT) are important measures in maintaining patient mobility and quality of life. Physiotherapy for OA aims to reduce pain, optimize muscular function and maintain joint function.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To report complications, clinical outcomes and CT-imaging outcomes of a surgical system designed for the management of humeral intracondylar fissures and humeral condylar fractures.
Materials And Methods: Retrospective review of fracture healing from medical records, direct owner contact and an online data-submission service. Follow-up included CT scans and a calculated "bone-opacity continuity index" to quantify bone healing.