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Ununited anconeal process: lag-screw fixation

S M Fox1, H M Burbidge, J C Bray

  • 1Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Lag-screw fixation shows promising results for treating ununited anconeal process in dogs. This surgical technique achieved bone union in most cases, offering a potential solution for this elbow condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Surgery
  • Orthopedics
  • Canine Medicine

Background:

  • Ununited anconeal process (UAP) is a developmental condition affecting canine elbows.
  • Surgical intervention is often required to address UAP and restore elbow function.
  • Lag-screw fixation is a technique explored for treating UAP.

Observation:

  • The study evaluated lag-screw fixation in 10 canine elbows across 8 dogs with UAP.
  • Postoperative assessment confirmed the approximation of the anconeal process.
  • Radiographic follow-up was conducted between two and six months after surgery.

Findings:

  • Bone union was confirmed radiographically in 6 out of 10 treated elbows.
  • The lag-screw fixation technique demonstrated encouraging success rates in this limited case series.

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  • Four cases were lost to follow-up, limiting the overall data.

    • Implications:

    • Lag-screw fixation presents a viable surgical option for canine UAP.
    • Further studies with larger cohorts are warranted to validate these findings.
    • This technique may improve outcomes for dogs suffering from elbow joint instability due to UAP.