Use of porcine cancellous bone graft of radial nonunion fracture in a dog. | [Pakistan Veterinary Journal • 2012]

Author(s):

1. S. Y. Heo: Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea

2. H. B. Lee: Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea

3. M. S. Kim: Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea

4. N. S. Kim: Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea

Abstract:

A 6-month, 1.3 kg, Yorkshire terrier was referred for treatment of a radial nonunion fracture. The nonunion fracture site had a 40 mm-long defect between both fracture ends, where a porcine cancellous bone graft was implanted. The surgical treatment of the nonunion fracture was accomplished using an external fixator and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). The dog had a successful clinical outcome, and a radiographic examination conducted at post-surgery week 16 revealed the incorporation of the porcine cancellous bone graft and the nonunion fracture site by newly formed bone, resulting in a complete union. Porcine cancellous bone graft should be considered as an alternative option to autografts when treating nonunion fractures with segment bones defects.

Page(s): 468-470

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Veterinary Journal, Volume: 32, Issue: 3, Year: 2012

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