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Common Pathology Associated with the Digits and Metacarpal Region
Alessandro Piras1, Kenneth A Bruecker2
1Sporting Dog Clinic, Kurjenkellontie 14, Espoo 02270, Finland.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|February 9, 2021
Summary
Small animals frequently suffer front paw fractures and ligament injuries from direct trauma. Treatment principles for digit injuries are similar to other body parts, with external coaptation sometimes needed.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Small Animal Surgery
- Traumatology
Background:
- Front paw injuries, including fractures and ligament damage, are prevalent in small animals.
- These injuries commonly stem from direct trauma like vehicular accidents, falls, or entrapment.
- Metacarpal and phalangeal fractures can occur alongside ligamentous injuries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize common causes and treatment principles for front paw fractures and ligamentous injuries in small animals.
- To highlight the association between metacarpal/phalangeal fractures and concurrent ligamentous damage.
- To discuss surgical considerations for digit injuries and the potential need for external coaptation.
Main Methods:
- Review of common traumatic etiologies for small animal paw injuries.
- Application of established surgical principles for treating fractures and ligamentous injuries.
- Consideration of external coaptation techniques for supporting surgical implants.
Main Results:
- Direct trauma is the primary cause of front paw fractures and ligamentous injuries.
- Tendon and paw injuries are often linked to direct traumatic causes like lacerations.
- Surgical treatment of digit injuries aligns with protocols for similar injuries elsewhere in the body.
Conclusions:
- Fractures and ligamentous injuries of the front paw in small animals necessitate prompt and appropriate surgical intervention.
- Understanding the mechanisms of injury aids in diagnosis and treatment planning.
- External coaptation plays a role in protecting surgical repairs for paw injuries.
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