DISTAL TIBIAL ARTICULAR FRACTURES IN RACING GREYHOUNDS - A REVIEW OF 6 CASES

Six spontaneously occurring distal tibial fractures extending into the posterior articular margin of young racing greyhounds were reviewed. Concomitant fractures of both malleoli occurred in three cases. Fractu re patterns, methods of treatment and functional results were determin ed. Open anatomical reduction and rigid internal fixation promoted hea ling with minimal osseous reaction and showed better results than cons ervative treatment. Complications adversely affecting the outcome were periarticular deformity and osteoarthritis, these were observed as ea rly as five to seven weeks following the operations.