Fixation of Radius and Ulna Fractures in the Immature Dog and Cat A Review of Popular Techniques and a Report of Eight Cases Using Plate Fixation

External immobilization and traditional pinning techniques for radius and ulna fractures in immature animals are associated with complications. Prolonged splinting and casting risks postural hyperextension. Pinning techniques may injure growing bones and joints. Eight cases are presented in which fractures of the radius and ulna in immature animals were treated with plates and without external splints. Ail fractures healed without iatrogenic injury to the growing bones and joints and without hyperextension problems of fracture disease. Plating proved a highly effective method of treatment for these fractures in growing animals, avoiding complications and the problems associated with external splinting and traditional pinning techniques.