Central Tarsal Bone Fracture in Two Dalmatians

Summary

Two adult female Dalmatians had type III fractures of the left central tarsal bone. In one the fracture occurred during strenuous exercise, while the cause was not identified in the other dog. Open reduction and internal fixation of a large medial bone fragment was achieved with a medial-lateral directed lag screw into the fourth tarsal bone. A 2.7 mm cortical screw was used in one animal and a 4.0 mm partially threaded cancellous screw in the other. At follow-up examination both dogs were free from lameness.

Central tarsal bone fractures were repaired using lag screw fixation in two Dalmatians. Other than in racing greyhounds, this fracture is rare in dogs.

Keywords

Central tarsal bone fracture - Dalmatian - lag screw fixation

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