Triceps tenotomy and double plate stabilization of "Y-T" fracture of the humeral condyle in three dogs

Caudal elbow arthrotomy by use of triceps tenotomy was performed for open r eduction of "Y-T" fractures of the humeral condyle in three dogs. Stabiliza tion of the fracture was achieved by use of a bone screw inserted with a la g effect to compress the articular fracture and placement of bone plates on the caudolateral surface of the lateral epicondylar crest and the caudomed ial surface of the medial epicondylar crest. This construct successfully ma intained reduction in all three dogs without implant loosening or breakage. All three of the fractures healed satisfactorily without any evidence of p rogressive osteoarthritis. Long-term (median - 20 months) function of the a ffected limb was comparable to the contralateral limb, with little loss of elbow range-of-motion and minimal to an absence of lameness.