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Comparative Clinical Pathology
Published in: Comparative Clinical Pathology 5/2018

01-09-2018 | Original Article

Retrospective evaluation of canine fractures in southern Nigeria

Authors: Edwin Aihanuwa Uwagie-Ero, Clifford Nwabugwu Abiaezute, Onyinye Josephine Okorie-Kanu, Eugene Amienwanlen Odigie, Osakpanwen Daniel Asemota

Published in: Comparative Clinical Pathology | Issue 5/2018

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Abstract

A retrospective analysis of clinical and radiographic records of dogs presented with bone fracture during the period from January 2006 to December 2016 was undertaken to analyze prevalence and causes of fractures in dogs presented to veterinary clinics in Delta State, in southern Nigeria. A total of 3212 case files were reviewed. 2.77% (n = 89) fracture cases affecting the pelvic and thoracic limbs were presented during the period under study. The incidence of fractures was highest in adult dogs (66.3%). The breeds mostly affected were mongrels (43.8%). Fractures were more in male dogs (71.9%) as compared to females (28.8%) in the studied population. Anatomically, the femoral bone was more predisposed to fractures in the studied population (41.6%) followed by the humerus (22.3%). The major cause of fracture in dogs was car accidents (66.3%). Management of fractures was mostly done by external fixation. Complications were recorded and a few resulted in amputation.
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Metadata
Title
Retrospective evaluation of canine fractures in southern Nigeria
Authors
Edwin Aihanuwa Uwagie-Ero
Clifford Nwabugwu Abiaezute
Onyinye Josephine Okorie-Kanu
Eugene Amienwanlen Odigie
Osakpanwen Daniel Asemota
Publication date
01-09-2018
Publisher
Springer London
Published in
Comparative Clinical Pathology / Issue 5/2018
Print ISSN: 1618-5641
Electronic ISSN: 1618-565X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00580-018-2708-3

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