Clinical and radiographic evaluation of closed and open methods of fracture management in dogs

The study was aimed to compare open and closed methods of fracture management in dogs. Twelve adult dogs aged above 18 months, were selected and divided into two groups. Group I included dogs with stable, closed fractures treated with closed reduction and plaster of Paris cast immobilisation. Group II included dogs with unstable fractures requiring open reduction and internal fixation with intramedullary pinning. Fracture healing and clinical improvement were assessed through orthopaedic and radiographic examinations. Closed management was effective for simple fractures, while unstable fractures involving compression, shearing, or tensile forces required internal fixation. Healing and limb usage improvement were slower in Group I compared to Group II.