Caso clínico: Osteosíntesis de humero con fijador externo en canino.

Abstract

It describes the case of a male canine, Malamute de Alaska, one year old, 18.5 kg in weight, white and brown, where the owner differs that the canine was hit by a vehicle the night before. As anamnestic he is reported to be a survivor of parvovirus. Physical examination revealed lesion in the left forelimb, on palpation there is pain, swelling, crepitus, and bruising may be observed. Laterolateral and ventrodorsal radiographs were performed, showing a distal diaphyseal comminuted fracture of the left humerus. Initially it was decided to perform osteosynthesis with plaque, which was not satisfactory due to carelessness at home by owners. In the second surgery the problem is solved with external fixator and nails, in this new procedure favorable evolution is observed by the patient.