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June 25, 2020

By Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJ, Fear Free Certified

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A 10-month-old Italian greyhound presents with a fracture of the radius and ulna.

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Question 1: Which surgical repair is ideal?
	An IM pin in the radius is ideal because it provides good rotational stability
	A bone plate with screws is ideal because it provides good rotational stability
	A splint is perfectly adequate in this small breed

Question 2: The radius-ulna fracture should heal:
	In four months
	In two months
	In one month

Question 3: After surgery, it is reasonable to prescribe:
	Steroids for four weeks to decrease inflammation
	Antibiotics for four weeks to prevent infection
	NSAIDs for two weeks to control pain