Triceps Tenotomy and Double Plate Stabilization of “Y-T” Fracture of the Humeral Condyle in Three Dogs

C. Sturgeon; A. M. Wilson; P. McGuigan; P. Muir; T. J. Lawes

doi:10.1055/s-0038-1632627

Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Table of Contents

Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2000; 13(01): 34-38
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1632627

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Triceps Tenotomy and Double Plate Stabilization of “Y-T” Fracture of the Humeral Condyle in Three Dogs

C. Sturgeon

¹Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Stanmore, Middlesex, UK

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A. M. Wilson

²Department of Veterinary Basic Sciences, The Royal Veterinary College, University of London, North Mymms, Herts., Stanmore, Middlesex, UK

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P. McGuigan

²Department of Veterinary Basic Sciences, The Royal Veterinary College, University of London, North Mymms, Herts., Stanmore, Middlesex, UK

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P. Muir

¹Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Stanmore, Middlesex, UK

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T. J. Lawes

³Department of the Institute of Orthopaedics, University College London, University of London, Stanmore, Middlesex, UK

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Abstract

Summary

Caudal elbow arthrotomy by use of triceps tenotomy was performed for open reduction of “Y-T” fractures of the humeral condyle in three dogs. Stabilization of the fracture was achieved by use of a bone screw inserted with a lag effect to compress the articular fracture and placement of bone plates on the caudolateral surface of the lateral epicondylar crest and the caudomedial surface of the medial epicondylar crest. This construct successfully maintained reduction in all three dogs without implant loosening or breakage. All three of the fractures healed satisfactorily without any evidence of progressive osteoarthritis. Long-term (median - 20 months) function of the affected limb was comparable to the contralateral limb, with little loss of elbow range-of-motion and minimal to an absence of lameness.

Triceps tenotomy was used for open reduction of “Y-T” fractures of the humeral condyle in three dogs. Stabilization of the fracture with a bone screw inserted for lag effect and use of a bone plate on each epicondylar crest resulted in satisfactory healing of the fracture and good limb function in all of the patients.

Keywords

Triceps tenotomy - plate fixation - “Y-T” fracture - dog

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