Articular fractures (broken bones in a joint) bring additional considerations to the repair methods used. It is essential to re-establish the articular surface congruity otherwise severe DJD will develop quickly. The most common articular fractures we see are distal intercondylar humeral & femoral fractures in young animals or Spaniels & acetabular fractures.
Specialist Veterinary Fracture equipment
Stryker system 2000 autoclavable battery drills
External fixators- Imex © linear & Circular (CESF)
Synthes small and mini fragment instrument sets & surgical implants
Stainless steel & Titanium AO/ASIF plating
3M mini driver system
ACE cannulated screw system
Articular Fractures
Lateral condylar fracture of the humerus in an immature dog
Gun shot injury in a cat causing an articular ulnar
fracture. Air gun pellet can be seen just behind the joint
Y fracture or T fracture of the distal humeral condylar fracture in an adult spaniel. Repair after olecranon osteotomy with a transcondylar lag screw, anti rotational K wire, supra -condylar lag screw and K wire and 7 hole plate applied to Medial humeral condylar ridge. Ulnar repaired with lag screw and tension band wire.
Y fracture or T fracture distal humeral condylar fracture in an immature CKCS spaniel. Repair after olecranon osteotomy with a transcondylar lag screw, crossed K wires and a plate applied to the medial humeral condylar ridge. Ulnar repaired with pin and tension band wire.
Distal humeral epiphysial fracture
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