Vol. 9, Issue 2, Part N (2024)

Author(s): Patil DJ, Kulkarni MS, Rutuja Sawant, Patil Harshal and Khandekar GS

Abstract: A 22 kg female Labrador presented with non-weight bearing lameness on her left hind limb two days after an automobile accident. Physical examination revealed swelling and pain at the thigh muscles and coxo-femoral joint, with crepitation. Radiographs confirmed a fracture of the femoral neck on the left side. Surgical correction was performed under general anesthesia, utilizing trans-articular pinning with 3 Kirschner wires. The surgery was successful, and the dog experienced an uneventful recovery.

DOI: 10.22271/veterinary.2024.v9.i2n.1345