Comparative study of external fixation devices used for the repair of mid-shaft tibial fracture in the dog

摘要

The present study was launched for the comparison of the external fixation devices used for the repair of mid-shaft tibial fracture in the dog. The study was carried out on 12 mongrel dogs of either sex divided into four groups i. e. A, B, C and D and each group comprising three animals designated as I, II and III. In group A, after the induction of mid shaft tibial fracture Gypsona cast splint was applied on right limb. In group B, K-E apparatus and in group C Thomas splint was applied. The groupD was held sham operated (control) after the induction of mid-shaft tibial fracture. The aforesaid devices were first applied on right tibia and then on left tibia of the same dog at an interval of 10-weeks. The dogs were kept in kennels for 20 weeks. The results were collected on the basis of clinical examination and (lameness) radiographic findings. The results clearly indicated that K-E apparatus was the best choice in cases of mid-shaft tibial fracture in the dog, in terms of best immobilization andgood calus formation.