{
    "abstract": "Monteggia fractures (MFs) are proximal ulnar fractures with concurrent dislocation of the radial head. This retrospective study aims to report the clinical findings and discuss the treatments and outcomes in MFs cases of 9 cases. Previous medical records of the animals were reviewed for history, clinical features, radiographic findings and choice of treatment. Treatment follow-up was evaluated over the telephone by discussion with the owners. Six animals included in the study were presented 2 days after the initial trauma. Five dogs were presented after common road traffic accidents and two after unknown traumas. All dogs had type I MFs, while the cat had a type III MF. Radiographical findings showed that six animals had extra-articular ulnar fractures, while three animals had intra-articular ulnar fractures. All animals were treated with open reduction of the ulna and internal fixation surgical methods. Six ulnar fractures were stabilized with intramedullary pin(s) with cerclage wire. The clinical outcome was assessed by the owners as full function in 3 dogs, acceptable function in 2 dogs and unacceptable function in 2 dogs with intraarticular ulnar fractures. The cat case was rated as full function. One dog died from a pulmonary fat embolism. The findings presented here provide some support that cerclage wire placement could be a satisfactory method for annular ligament reconstruction as a simple and economical treatment option. Also, to the authors' knowledge, this is the third report of MFs with intraarticular ulnar fractures. In this series, comminuted, intraarticular fractures were related to major postoperative complications.",
    "authors": [
        {
            "affiliation": "Veterinary Health Unit, Alimos, Athens, Greece. Electronic address: anthianatol@yahoo.gr.",
            "firstname": "A",
            "initials": "A",
            "lastname": "Anatolitou"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Surgery & Obstetrics Unit, Companion Animal Clinic, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece.",
            "firstname": "A A",
            "initials": "AA",
            "lastname": "Krystalli"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Clinic of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Karditsa, Greece.",
            "firstname": "K I",
            "initials": "KI",
            "lastname": "Sideri"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Veterinary Health Unit, Alimos, Athens, Greece.",
            "firstname": "M",
            "initials": "M",
            "lastname": "Markou"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Surgery & Obstetrics Unit, Companion Animal Clinic, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece.",
            "firstname": "G",
            "initials": "G",
            "lastname": "Kazakos"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Surgery & Obstetrics Unit, Companion Animal Clinic, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece.",
            "firstname": "N N",
            "initials": "NN",
            "lastname": "Prassinos"
        }
    ],
    "conclusions": null,
    "copyrights": "Copyright \u00a9 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.",
    "doi": "10.1016/j.tcam.2024.100889",
    "journal": "Topics in companion animal medicine",
    "keywords": [
        "Cat",
        "Dog",
        "Monteggia fracture",
        "Radial head luxation",
        "Ulnar fracture"
    ],
    "methods": null,
    "publication_date": "2024-07-05",
    "pubmed_id": "38964541",
    "results": null,
    "title": "A retrospective study of Monteggia fractures in 8 dogs and 1 cat.",
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}