Article Details Date: 08-12-2022 12:00:00

Case Report (Published online: 08-12-2022)
PARA-OSSEOUS CLAMP ASSISTED CERCLAGE WIRING FOR MANAGEMENT OF TIBIAL FRACTURE IN A DOG
Akhila T.R, Jineshkumar N.S, Dinesh P.T, Sooryadas S, Varghese,R and Surjith, K.P
jivaonline, 108-111
Akhila T.R, Jineshkumar N.S, Dinesh P.T, Sooryadas S, Varghese,R and Surjith, K.P: Department of Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode, Wayanad, Kerala.

Abstract

A one-year-old female non-descript dog was presented with an owner’s complaint of lameness and not bearing weight on left hind limb after it met with a road accident. Radiographs revealed comminuted fracture of mid diaphysis of left tibia. Under general anaesthesia open reduction and internal fixation was performed employing Para-osseous Clamp Assisted Cerclage stabilization (PCCS). Modified Robert Jones bandage was done as external support for 12 weeks. Post-operative radiograph showed good alignment and apposition. Animal was administered with antibiotic and analgesic post-operatively. Animal recovered completely with full range of motion by 16th post-operative week.

Keywords : PCCS, Orthopedic wire, K-wire.

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Article history: Received: 21-06-2022, Accepted : 24-07-2022, Published online: 08-12-2022

Corresponding author: Jineshkumar, N.S