Mid-Femoral Fracture

A mid-shaft femoral fracture refers to a complete or incomplete break occurring at the middle third of the femoral diaphysis. It is one of the most common long-bone fractures in dogs due to the bone’s exposure to high-energy trauma and strong muscular forces acting upon it

History

Clinical Signs

Surgery

A 3-year-old male Toy breed dog was presented with acute non–weight-bearing lameness of the right hindlimb following accidental trauma
The owner noticed immediate pain, and inability to bear weight on the affected limb.

  • Acute pain and swelling localized to the mid-thigh region.
  • Abnormal mobility and crepitus on gentle palpation of the mid-femoral shaft.
  • Distal limb perfusion and neurological reflexes were intact.

Surgical Treatment: Plate and Screw Fixation

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Surgery

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