Category: Animal Diseases

Understanding Femoral Hernia in Animals A femoral hernia develops when a gap in the femoral canal allows tissue or organs to protrude. This condition can…

Introduction Oblique fractures are a specific type of bone break characterized by an angled or diagonal fracture line across the bone. These fractures commonly occur…

Understanding Comminuted Fractures in Animals A comminuted fracture happens when a bone breaks into three or more fragments. This severe injury often requires surgery or…

Introduction A greenstick fracture is a type of bone injury that commonly affects young animals. One side of the bone breaks, while the other side…

Understanding Impacted Fractures Impacted fractures are unique because the bone fragments compress into each other, resulting in minimal movement at the fracture site. This stability…

Understanding Open Fractures in Animals An open fracture, also called a compound fracture, occurs when a bone breaks and pierces through the skin. This type…

Introduction to External Skeletal Fixation Fractures and bone injuries in animals require effective stabilization to ensure proper healing. One of the most widely used techniques…

Overview of Internal Skeletal Fixation Internal skeletal fixation is a surgical method used to stabilize fractures in animals. It involves placing implants like plates, screws,…

Understanding Intramedullary Pinning Intramedullary pinning is a commonly used internal fixation technique for treating fractures in veterinary practice. It involves placing a metallic pin inside…

Introduction External coaptation, encompassing the use of splints and casts, is a fundamental technique in veterinary medicine for stabilizing fractures, joint injuries, and soft tissue…