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Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2005; 18(01): 43-45
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1632927
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A Salter Harris type II fracture of the distal ulna in a fourteen month female neutered Great Dane

S. J. Langley-Hobbs
1   Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, U.K.
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Received 07 June 2004

Accepted 26 August 2004

Publication Date:
08 February 2018 (online)

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Summary

A displaced Salter Harris type II fracture of the distal ulna and a minimally displaced Salter Harris type II fracture of the distal radius were diagnosed in a fourteen month female neutered Great Dane dog. Fracture reduction was challenging but treatment was successful. Aetiology of the unusual fracture is discussed. Long bone physes may close later in giant breeds, early neutering can cause a further delay.

Keywords

Dog - distal ulna - neutered - physeal - fracture
 

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