Fracture Repair Surgeries for Dogs & Cats
Cutting Edge Surgical Referrals offers various bone fracture management surgeries for pets, including IM pinning, interlocking nails, bone plating, and external fixation techniques. The type of bone fracture diagnosed in the pet, as well as the client’s budget, will determine the surgical technique chosen. Because many general animal practices do not have the training or capabilities for performing orthopedic surgeries, Cutting Edge Surgical can be called in to do the procedures needed to help pet patients recover and go on to live comfortable, happy lives.
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Types of Bone Fracture Surgeries We Perform
Dr. Mario Cabrera is a highly skilled veterinary surgeon with the ability to perform a variety of fracture repair surgeries. These include:
Intramedullary (IM) pinning is typically the quickest and most affordable fracture repair surgery available after casting and splinting. It acts as a sort of internal splint for the bone, with the pin inserted into the medullary canal of the bone to provide stability. IM pinning is ideal for treating certain types of bone fractures, such as the oblique fracture (in which the bone is fractured into just two pieces). This procedure also works very well for younger and smaller dogs.
Bone plating is the gold standard for fracture repair. When applied appropriately, bone plates can accommodate most types of fractures, and most fracture locations. The plate is bent to fit the broken bone, then screwed to the bone. Most plates are left in place if possible, but some should be removed. Bone plating procedures take skill and experience to perform, and it is often more expensive.
External fixation is a technique in which rods are placed into the bone, with the ends sticking out the side of the leg. These pins are connected outside the body with additional rods to help stabilize the fracture. This fracture repair method can be used to treat a variety of fracture types, but it also requires a higher level of maintenance post-surgery.