Orthopedics

Fractures in Dogs and Cats — Orthopedic Surgery

Diagnosis and surgical repair of all types of fractures with plates, pins, and external fixators.

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Fractures in dogs and cats require immediate evaluation and, in most cases, surgical correction. At Vet-Co we have the full equipment to repair fractures with osteosynthesis plates, intramedullary pins, and external fixators, adapting the technique to the fracture type and the patient.

Clinical signs

  • Inability to bear weight on the affected limb
  • Visible deformity
  • Acute pain on palpation
  • Bone crepitus
  • Local swelling and bruising
  • Paresis or paralysis (in spinal fractures)

Treatment options

  • LCP/DCP osteosynthesis plates
  • Intramedullary pins (Rush, Steinmann)
  • External fixation (Ilizarov)
  • Temporary Robert Jones bandage
  • Postoperative antibiotic therapy
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation

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