Use of a plate-rod construct and principles of biological osteosynthesis for repair of diaphyseal fractures in dogs and cats: 47 cases (1994–2001)

To determine outcome for dogs and cats with diaphyseal fractures in which a plate-rod construct was used for fracture repair.Retrospective study.35 dogs and 12 cats.Medical records and radiographs were reviewed to obtain information concerning signalment, fracture severity, construct design, time to radiographic union, complications, and outcome. Clients were contacted by telephone to obtain information on complications, limb usage, and overall...