Comparative Evaluation of Intramedullary Pinning With and Without Cerclage Wiring in Canine Femur Fractures Lalruatkima Andrew1,*, Rao G.D.2, Bayan Hitesh3, Konwar Bedanga4, Saikia Basanta3 Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University (CAU), Jalukie, Peren, Nagaland-797110 1Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, C.V. Sc. & A.H., C.A.U., Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram 2Dean, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, C.V. Sc. & A.H., C.A.U., Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram 3Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, C.V. Sc. & A.H., C.A.U., Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram 4Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, C.V. Sc. & A.H., C.A.U., Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram *Corresponding author. E-mail: andrew_lrka@yahoo.com
Online published on 30 November, 2019. Abstract In present study, twelve (12) dogs with femur fractures were selected and grouped into Group 1 (treated with intramedullary pinning alone) and Group 2 (treated with intramedullary pinning and cerclage wiring). The lameness did not show significant difference in both groups. Moderate weight bearing from fifteenth day and complete weight bearing without any feeling of pain was observed from forty fifth day onwards. Surgical wound healed with least complications and radiographs showed complete bridging of fracture gap on forty fifth day in both groups. Top Keywords Canine, cerclage wiring, femur, fracture, intramedullary pinning. Top |