1Department of Companion Animal Health, Tongmyong University, Busan48520, Korea.
224h Time Animal Medical Center, Daejeon, 35233, Korea.
3Institute of Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju52828, Republic of Korea.
*Corresponding Author: Jae-Hyeon Cho, Institute of Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju52828, Republic of Korea. Email: jaehcho@gnu.ac.kr
A one-year-old female Poodle weighing 1.7 kg sustained an open wound and radial bone fracture due to a bicycle accident. The injury resulted in significant skin and bone loss. Skin reconstruction using an advancement flap and radial bone repair using an autologous ulnar bone graft were performed to restore limb function and appearance.
The dog underwent surgery for skin and bone reconstruction. Necrotic tissue was debrided and an advancement flap was used to repair the skin. The radial bone defect was treated with an autologous ulnar graft and stabilized with a titanium plate. Postoperative care included pain management, antibiotics and restricted activity. Periodic radiographs were taken to monitor bone healing.
The dog experienced good recovery, with the skin healing fully within 15 days despite some initial necrosis. The ulnar bone graft successfully fused with the radial bone, allowing the dog to bear weight on the limb by day 65. By day 233, the bone had fully integrated and the dog showed no signs of lameness.
Bone autograft, Dog, Lameness, Open wound, Skin flap
