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Large segmental radius and ulna defect treated by bone transportation with the Ilizarov technique.

Abstract
An 8-year-old male Boxer with a severely contaminated open fracture of the left radius and ulna fracture, produced by a helicopter propeller, was treated using bone transport by the Ilizarov method. Extensive diaphyseal bone loss and soft-tissue vascular damage were present. The radius and ulna were stabilised with an Ilizarov ring external fixator. The bone defect was partially shortened and restored by gradual transport of a bone segment created from proximal segments of the radius and ulna. The external fixator was removed 4 fi months after the beginning of the latency period, due to instability caused by osteolysis around the wires. A cast was placed for 3 weeks. Although the bone transport had resulted in formation of approximately 4 cm of bone, the antebrachium showed approximately 50% shortening when compared to the contralateral limb. The infection was eradicated, and the dog was able to bear weight on the operated limb when walking.
AuthorsS C Rahal, R S Volpi, L C Vulcano, R B Ciani, R Mannarino
JournalAustralian veterinary journal (Aust Vet J) Vol. 81 Issue 11 Pg. 677-80 (Nov 2003) ISSN: 0005-0423 [Print] England
PMID15086108 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Animals
  • Dogs (injuries, surgery)
  • External Fixators (veterinary)
  • Fracture Fixation (methods, veterinary)
  • Ilizarov Technique (veterinary)
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Radius Fractures (diagnostic imaging, surgery, veterinary)
  • Ulna Fractures (diagnostic imaging, surgery, veterinary)

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