• Hindlimb & pelvis
• Screws, plates and locking plates

We get a lot of long bone fractures referred to us here in Burton-Upon-Trent, and this case history of a tibial fracture in a middle-aged greyhound illustrate the sorts of things we need to think about and address when managing these cases.

• External fixation

External fixation is a way of fixing fractures that sometimes troubles owners but rarely troubles their pets! Pins come out through the skin and are joined to a connecting bar by a series of clamps.

• Forelimb and shoulder fractures
• Screws, plates and locking plates

Nancy, a middle aged grey hound was kicked one weekend by a horse in the London area and suffered a broken humerus. The case was seen promptly at the local Vets Now emergency clinic. The owner rang us as they had been estimated £6000 for specialist fixation of the fracture.

• Hindlimb & pelvis
• Screws, plates and locking plates

Here at West Midlands Referrals we see this frequently in cats that have been shunted from behind by cars, often in association with other pelvic injuries.