Vol. 9, Issue 5, Part C (2024)

Author(s): Akshay Mohan, V Mahesh, Manjunatha K, KM Srinivasa Murthy and BN Nagaraja

Abstract: Haemato-biochemical variations were evaluated in six dogs that underwent radius fracture fixation using Point Contact Fixator (PC-Fix) plate system presented to Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary College Hospital, Bangalore. Haematological parameters viz., total erythrocyte count, haemoglobin, total leukocyte count and differential leukocyte count and biochemical parameters viz., serum creatinine, serum calcium, serum phosphorus, serum alanine aminotransferase and serum alkaline phosphatase were recorded pre-operatively & post-operatively on 0^th, 7^th, 14^th, 28^th, 45^th and 60^th days. Hematological parameters showed no significant variations in any of the six dogs. Leucocytosis was observed in the pre-operative period and gradually reduced after two weeks. All other parameters remained within the normal physiological range. Serum biochemical studies revealed no significant variations in the creatinine, alanine amino transferase, calcium and phosphorous values. However, serum alkaline phosphatase were significantly increased from the day before surgery to maximum on 7th day and later the values gradually decreased.