Incidence, Occurrence and Classification of Tibial Diaphyseal Fractures in Dogs

Narpala Sumiran; T. Madhava Rao; C. Latha; D. Pramod Kumar; M. Lakshman

doi:10.5455/ijlr.20210615103006

Incidence, Occurrence and Classification of Tibial Diaphyseal Fractures in Dogs

Authors

Narpala Sumiran Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science, Proddatur, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
T. Madhava Rao Professor of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Associate Dean, College of Veterinary Science, Korutla, P V Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University, Telangana, INDIA
C. Latha Associate Professor in Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Science, Mamnoor, Warangal, P V Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University, Telangana, INDIA
D. Pramod Kumar Professor of Veterinary Anatomy, Associate Dean, College of Veterinary Science, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, P V Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University, Telangana, INDIA
M. Lakshman Professor & Head, Dept of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Science, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, P V Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University, Telangana, INDIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5455/ijlr.20210615103006%20%20%20%20%20

Keywords:

Dog, Fracture, Incidence, Tibial diaphysis

Abstract

A survey was undertaken to analyse tibial diaphyseal fractures in dogs reported to Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science, Rajendra Nagar, PVNRTVU, Hyderabad, India over a period of two years from January 2018 to December 2020. A total of 157 long bone fractures were reported with highest incidence of pelvic limb fractures (63.69%). Femoral (30.57%) and tibial (33.12%) fractures showed equal distribution with slightly higher incidence of tibial bone fractures. Mid diaphyseal fractures (77.78%) of tibia were common. Incidence was highest in non-descriptive breed dogs (39%) and dogs of young age (55.56%) with a body weight of 5-10 Kgs (27.78%). Male dogs (66.67%) were commonly affected than female dogs (33.33%). The common etiological factor of fracture was automobile accidents (38.89%). Simple fractures (88.89%) were more common and among simple fractures, oblique fractures (50%) showed higher incidence.

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30-09-2021

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Sumiran, N., Rao, T. M., Latha, C., Kumar, D. P., & Lakshman, M. (2021). Incidence, Occurrence and Classification of Tibial Diaphyseal Fractures in Dogs. International Journal of Livestock Research, 11(9), 9–15. https://doi.org/10.5455/ijlr.20210615103006