Vol. 9, Issue 4, Part H (2024)

Author(s): RM Dhongade, BK Bhadane, SB Akhare, GA Fiske and MV Kamble

Abstract: The study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of plain and end threaded steinmann pin for intramedullary pinning of long bone fracture in dog. A total of twelve animals with fractures were included in the study and categorised into two groups. The fracture was immobilized by intramedullary pin with plain and end threaded intramedullary pins by retrograde method respectively. Analysis of signalment and history indicated as male dogs showed a higher prevalence of diaphyseal fractures than females, with the juvenile age group being most affected, and automobile accidents being the primary cause. Oblique fractures were more common and predominantly in Mongrels. In group I and II, complete weight bearing observed on 43^rd and 38^th day postoperatively respectively. All heamato-biochemical parameters have no significant difference on subsequent day of post operative and in both groups also except serum alkaline phosphates. Complications such as proximal or distal pin migration and seroma formation occurred in two cases. In conclusion, dogs undergoing end-threaded pinning compared to those with plain pinning Postoperative outcomes such as early weight bearing, normal gait resumption, and reduced fracture pain were observed earlier.