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Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 1991; 4(04): 140-143
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1633269
Clinical Communication
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Repair of a Salter IV Physeal Fracture of the Humeral Condyle in a Chow-Chow Using a Cannulated Screw

D. D. Lewis
1   From the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
,
A. D. Elkins
1   From the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
,
M. G. Oakes
1   From the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
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Received for publication 22 February 1991

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06 February 2018 (online)

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Summary

A Salter IV physeal fracture of the humeral condyle in a three-month-old Chow-Chow was repaired using a cannulated screw to provide interfragmentary compression. The fracture was reduced and a Kirschner wire was placed at the level of the olecranon fossa. The AO/ASIF cannulated screw system facilitated screw placement directly over the Kirschner wire, and thus allowed the screw to be placed proximal to the distal humeral growth plate without interfering with elbow extension. Limb and elbow function were normal when the dog was examined eight weeks following surgery. Radiographic union of the fracture had occurred without complication.

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Humeral condylar fracture - cannulated screw
 

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