Clinical evaluation of interlocking nail and locking compression plate for tibial fracture repair in dogs

The study evaluated the using interlocking nails and locking compression plates for tibial fracture repair in 12 dogs.Clinical, physical, physiological and radiographic examinations were conducted to diagnose tibial fracture in all dogs.Non-descriptive was the most commonly involved with 91.66% of cases followed by mudhole hound with 8.33% of cases.The major cause of tibial fracture was automobile accident in 66.66% cases, followed by pig fight in 16.66%, hit injury in 8.33% and fall from height in 8.33%.Tibial fractures were more common in males (75%) than females (25%).Early weight bearing at rest and while walking was observed in both groups.All dogs in LCP group achieved grade I lameness score while in ILN group, three dogs achieved grade I lameness score by 30 th post-operative day.Radiographic evaluation showed progression of fracture healing characterized by less callus formation in locking compression plating (LCP) than interlocking nail (ILN) fixation.According to the findings of this study, both of the techniques were found effective in the treatment of transverse tibial fractures in dogs.