Radiographic Evaluation of Short Oblique Fracture of the Distal 1/3rd of the Humerus in a 2-Month-Oldtomcat (Case Report)
Sr No:
Page No:
19-22
Language:
English
Authors:
E. I. Oviawe*, N. Abubakar, H. B. Abubakar, S. Buhari, A. S. Yakubu, U. S. Ahamed
Received:
2024-09-22
Accepted:
2024-10-01
Published Date:
2024-10-06
Abstract:
Several surgical procedures can be better planned with the use of diagnostic
imaging modalities. Radiography is an imaging modality that uses X-rays, or similar
ionizing radiation to view the internal structures of the body. Determination of the
best management option to be used for treatment of a fracture can be established
through radiography. A case of humeral fracture was presented at the Small Animal
Unit of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto with a chief complaint of limping on
the right forelimb and reduced feed intake. It was sent to the Radiology Unit for
radiograph after which it was managed using open reduction and internal fixation
using improvised screw driver as intramedullary (IM) pin. Radiographic monitoring of
the healing progress was done at 2 weeks interval. Healing was achieved at 6 week
and the intramedullary pin was removed. The fracture healed successfully without
complications.
Keywords:
cat, fracture, oblique, radiography, intramedullary pin.