Avulsão da tuberosidade da tíbia associada a fratura de Salter-Harris tipo I do platô tibial de cão, tratada com pinos de Steinmann e banda de tensão - relato de caso

Abstract

The treatment of fractures in dogs represents a large part of the small animal surgical clinic casuistry. Proximal physis fractures occur when there is still growth potential, usually affecting young dogs and cats. Most of the time, proximal tibial fractures are of the Salter-Harris type I or II. This report aimed to describe the case of a 2-month-old Pinscher bitch diagnosed with Salter-Harris type I fracture of the tibial plateau, associated with avulsion of the tibial tuberosity. Tibial osteosynthesis was performed with combined implants, composed of pins and tension band. The surgical technique used presented the expected result, proving to be effective in the treatment of type I Salter-Harris fractures associated with tibial tuberosity avulsion and allowing the patient's limb to return to its normal function, as confirmed at 177 days postoperatively.