Humeral Head-Split Fracture in Two Dogs
Author Information
Author(s): Isaac Ingrid, Faux Ian, Clements Dylan Neil, Mai Wilfried, Kapatkin Amy, Schwarz Tobias
Primary Institution: Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Roslin Institute, The University of Edinburgh
Conclusion
Humeral head-split fractures can be recognized in dogs with characteristic radiographic and CT features, and conservative management appears to yield reasonable short-term outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- Humeral head-split fractures are rare in skeletally immature dogs.
- Conservative management resulted in reasonable short-term outcomes for one case.
- CT imaging provided detailed insights into the fracture patterns.
- Both cases exhibited a characteristic Enoki-mushroom-like appearance of the humeral head.
Takeaway
This study looked at two dogs with a special type of shoulder fracture that looks like two mushrooms growing from one stem, and they found that treating it without surgery can still work well.
Methodology
Radiographic and CT examinations were performed on two skeletally immature dogs with chronic lameness to diagnose humeral head-split fractures.
Limitations
No long-term follow-up data was available for one of the cases, and the role of surgical intervention remains unknown.
Participant Demographics
Two skeletally immature female dogs: a 9-month-old Labrador Retriever and a 5-month-old Australian Shepherd.
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