Tratamento cirúrgico da fratura de rádio e ulna diafisiária distal não consolidada em cão. Revisão de literatura e estudo de caso clínico

Abstract

Delayed, nonunion or malunion are frequent in radio and ulna distal diafisis fractures that affect toy breeds.Unstable fixation is the main cause of nonunion, regardles which method has been used.Sometimes osteomyelitis is implied, therefore proper diagnosis is essential so consolidation can occur.As long as cancellous bone graft is used, any method provides rigid fixation may be successful.Autogenous rib implant together with external fixation type II, has been the best approach to this specific clinical case.The thirteenth rib, measuring 5 cm, was used to replace the piece of radio taken.Radiographic and clinic follow up showed parcial consolidation at day 97, although ulna malunion and parcial graft resorbtion has occurred, as well as callus formation on the radio