Comparative evaluation of intramedullary interlocking nailing and end-threaded pinning (positive profile) for fixation of femoral fractures in dogs

Abstract

The study included 14 cases of femur fracture in which two different techniques namely intramedullary interlocking nailing (IILN) (group-I; 9 cases) and end threaded pinning (ETP) (group-II; 5 cases) were used for fixation of the fracture. The mean duration of surgical procedure was higher in group I as compared to group II. The extent of manipulation/soft tissue damage was slightly more in group I than in group II. The technique of IILN was relatively more difficult than ETP. The extent of fracture reduction and fixation was relatively better in group I than in group II. The weight-bearing improved gradually in both the groups but found to be better in group I than group II. The functional outcome of the fractured limb was superior in fracture fixed by IILN as compared to other group.

Keywords

• Dogs
• ETP
• Femoral fracture
• IILN