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Fracture

A fracture is a break or crack in a bone. Types include closed (no external wound), open (bone exposed through wound), dislocation (joint displacement), and sprain (ligament/tendon stretch or tear).

Key Facts

  • Most fractures require surgery; splinting alone has a high failure rate, especially in toy breeds
  • X-rays under sedation are the only way to accurately diagnose a fracture
  • Open fractures should be covered with sterile gauze; do not flush the wound
  • Never attempt to set or push a protruding bone back in
  • Cranial cruciate ligament tears are common in large athletic dogs
  • Toy breeds (Pomeranians, rat terriers) always require surgery for foreleg fractures
  • Home splinting without pain medication risks being bitten and may worsen the fracture
  • Species: dogs and cats

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Related Conditions

Cruciate Ligament RuptureCondition

Must be differentiated from bone fractures

Hip DislocationCondition

Must rule out concurrent fractures from trauma

ShockCondition

Fractures from severe trauma can lead to shock

Symptoms

BleedingSymptom

Open fractures often involve hemorrhage

ParalysisSymptom

Spinal fractures can cause paralysis

Treatments

AmputationTreatment

Irreparable fractures may require amputation

General AnesthesiaTreatment

Surgery and accurate X-rays require anesthesia

Wound CareTreatment

Open fractures require wound management

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Fractures And Injuries First Aid

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