Incidence of femoral fractures in dogs
Author(s): G Narendra Bhargav, R Mahesh, CH Mallikarjuna Rao, K Suresh and V Devi Prasad
Abstract: The present study investigated the incidence of femoral fractures in dogs presented at Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram, and Super Specialty Veterinary Hospital, Visakhapatnam over one year period (from December 2023 to November 2024). Out of 362 dogs treated for fractures, with 81.49% (N=295) being long bone fractures in which femoral fractures were the most common 40.34% (N=119), followed by tibia-fibula, radius-ulna and humerus fractures. Fractures were most frequent in dogs under one year old, followed by those aged 1-3 years, 3-10 years, and above 10 years. Males were reported to be affected more than females. Automobile accidents were the leading cause, followed by falls and trauma from inanimate objects. The highest incidence was recorded in nondescript breeds compared to others. Young male, nondescript dogs reported the highest incidence of femoral fractures.
How to cite this article:
G Narendra Bhargav, R Mahesh, CH Mallikarjuna Rao, K Suresh, V Devi Prasad. Incidence of femoral fractures in dogs. Int J Vet Sci Anim Husbandry 2024;9(6):731-733.