The present study was planned to deduce the effectiveness of the plate osteosynthesis for the repair of long bone fractures in dogs. The study was conducted on seven clinical cases in which bilateral fractures were present in three dogs whereas single was observed to be involved in rest of the cases. In the fractures involving radius and ulna, plates were used for the fracture stabilization. However, in two cases involving tibia and femur, firstly plate and intramedullary pin was used for surgical repair, respectively. The revised surgery was undertaken as the plate used to stabilize tibia fracture had implant failure (bending of plate). Fixation was done by using IMP and hydroxyapatite was also used to augment repair. Stabilization of femoral fracture by using IMP failed and was again attempted by using stack pinning and plate combination along with hydroxyapatite. The healing of the fractured fragments was evaluated by clinical and radiographic examination. Excellent results were observed in four cases, revised surgery was attempted due to implant failure in two cases and one case died 15 days after surgical procedure due to managemental related issue. It may be concluded that plate osteosynthesis yields excellent results when the plate size is evaluated based on bone size, bone involved and at least fixing of three screws on either side of fracture site.

Highlights

• 3.5 mm T- plate provided rigid fixation and fast recovery in the management of Colle’s fracture.
• Plate rod combination may be suitable alternative for heavy animals with or without biomaterials.
• Biological fixation is important as wound dehiscence, necrosis, non-union may occur despite rigid fixation.