CLINICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS ON THE MANAGEMENT OF COMPOUND FRACTURE OF RADIUS-ULNA IN DOGS

Abstract

Compound fracture of radius-ulna were created experimentally in 15 clinically healthy mongrel dogs. ~ The fractures were repaired by intramedullary pinning 2, 24 and 72 hours after creation of fractures. All these dogs were given antibiotics both parenterally and locally on the wound, postoperatively. The selection of antibiotics was based upon culture sensitivity tests. The cutaneous wound healed satisfactorily and there was no radiographic evidence of osteomyelitis.