Presentation

An eight-month-old female Pomeranian presents after jumping off a bed.
Challenge
1) What is the success rate for conservative management of this fracture?
2) Which of the following is not a potential complication of surgical stabilization?
a) Disuse osteopenia
b) Implant loosening
c) Non-union
d) All of the above
3) Most toy breed fractures of the radius occur at what location?
a) 1-2cm proximal to the carpus
b) Mid-diaphyseal
c) Proximal diaphyseal
d) Location is highly variable
Check your answers on Page 2.