Do you have a dog that has been diagnosed with bone plating surgery? If so, you may be wondering what the treatment is and whether it’s safe. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what bone plating surgery is and how it’s typically treated. We will also outline the risks and benefits of the surgery and provide tips on how to ensure your dog is safe during and after the procedure.
If you’re worried about your dog undergoing bone plating surgery, read on to find out more about what you need to know and how to support them during this difficult time.
Bone Plating Surgery
Accidents do happen… and bones do break! Bone fracture repair in dogs and cats is a skill that greatly enhances the health of our pets when the unexpected trauma of a fractured bone occurs. There are various methods of repairing fractures from simple confinement and rest with no intervention to internal mechanical fixation with bone grafts. One common method, displayed on this page, is the use of stainless steel bone plating devices to hold the fracture segments together while the slow healing process takes place.
Bone plating in dogs and cats has the distinct advantage of being secure, stable, strong and requires no external splinting or fixation hardware that would encumber normal mobility and comfort. The patient that underwent internal fixation surgery (an example of external fixation would be a simple splint or cast) in this presentation walked comfortably out the door the day after surgery and had almost no swelling or discomfort. X-rays of the healed bone six weeks later (below, right) reveal good union and new bone formation.
The patient is again anesthetized, the leg is opened and the plate, screws and wire are removed. Healing after plate removal is rapid and this patient made a speedy and uneventful recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of metal is used for bone plates?
To substitute biological tissue or to assist support a biological structure, such as bone tissue to speed up the healing process, type 316L stainless steel is frequently utilised in surgical procedures.
What is the purpose of bone plate?
Bone plate is a type of dental implant that is used to replace lost or missing teeth. It is a metal frame that is attached to the jawbone via screws, and it provides stability and support for the teeth. Bone plate can be used to restore teeth that have been removed due to tooth decay, injury, or other reasons, and it can also be used to replace teeth that have been lost due to tooth extraction or other dental procedures.
Which plate is best for bone fracture?
The appropriate plate for a bone fracture will depend on the type of fracture, where it is located, and the needs and preferences of the patient. However, a few popular bone fracture plates are as follows:
Sagittal plateau
The tibia
Linxionary
Radius of a fibular condyle
