Effect of Plating Technique on Periosteal Vasculature of the Radius in Dogs: A Cadaveric Study

To (1) evaluate the normal extraosseous blood supply of the cranial aspect of the canine radius and (2) to compare the effects of minimally invasive (MIPO) and open plating technique on its preservation.Experimental cadaveric study.Adult canine thoracic limbs (n = 36) obtained from cadavers weighing 25-35 kg.Twelve unpaired limbs were used to study the normal extraosseous blood supply. Each limb was injected with blue latex and India ink, and...