Minimally Invasive Fracture Repair of the Tibia and Fibula

Abstract

Fractures of the tibia and fibula are common in dogs and cats and occur most commonly as a result of substantial trauma. Tibial fractures are particularly amenable to treatment using minimally invasive fracture repair (MIFR) techniques that preserve blood supply to comminuted fracture fragments, accelerating bone callus production and speeding fracture healing. Treatment of tibial fractures using MIFR techniques has been found to reduce surgical time, reduce the time for fracture healing, and to decrease patient morbidity, while at the same time reducing complications compared with traditional open reduction and internal fixation.

Keywords: Cat; Dog; Fracture; Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis; Tibia.