Minimally invasive plate-rod fixation technique for tibial fractures in dogs

摘要

Objective of the present study was to standardize the plate-rod fixation by normograde pin fixation with Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis (MIPO) using Locking Compression Plate (LCP) for management of tibial fractures in dogs, to evaluate the fracture healing based on clinical, radiological and biochemical examinations, and study the intra- and post-operative complications, if any. The study was conducted in 12 dogs with diaphyseal tibialfactures, which were randomly divided into two groups. In group I animals, fracture was treated with MIPO plate-rod technique and in group II, fracture was treated with open plate-rod technique. Fracture healing was evaluated by clinical, radiological and biochemical parameters on Is', 30"' and 60th postoperative days. Results indicated that MIPO plate-rod technique provided early pain free and functional usage of limb, less postoperative complications and rapid fracture healing compared to open plate-rod technique.