How long does it take to recover from a fractured tibia and fibula?
Recovery from a tibia-fibula fracture typically takes about three to six months. Your child may be able to heal faster by resting and not putting too much weight on their leg until the bone has healed.
How to treat a tibia and fibula fracture in a cat?
Some fractures of the forearm can be managed with a cast or splint Some tibia and fibula fractures require anesthesia and surgical stabilization of the bone fragments for the best results Injectable analgesics (pain medications) are given to the animal while being treated in the hospital and may be continued orally once discharged from the hospital
How often do fractures of the tibia occur in dogs?
Fractures of the tibia are relatively common in dogs and cats, accounting for 10% to 20% of all fractures.5, 6, 40 Tibia fractures often result from trauma, and approximately 50% of tibia fractures occur in young dogs and cats. 5,6,40 A majority of tibia fractures are diaphyseal fractures.
Can a tibia and fibula fracture at the same time?
Fractures of these bones are commonly encountered in veterinary medicine. Because of the conformation of the lower rear leg, both bones, the tibia and fibula, usually fracture at the same time.
What are the options for a cat fracture?
Discuss treatment options for the fracture. Various surgical and non-surgical treatments are available to treat cat fractures. Non-surgical options like splints, casts, or cage rest may work for some fractures; other fractures may need surgical placement of implants (e.g., screws, pins).
Some fractures of the forearm can be managed with a cast or splint Some tibia and fibula fractures require anesthesia and surgical stabilization of the bone fragments for the best results Injectable analgesics (pain medications) are given to the animal while being treated in the hospital and may be continued orally once discharged from the hospital
Fractures of the tibia are relatively common in dogs and cats, accounting for 10% to 20% of all fractures.5, 6, 40 Tibia fractures often result from trauma, and approximately 50% of tibia fractures occur in young dogs and cats. 5,6,40 A majority of tibia fractures are diaphyseal fractures.
Discuss treatment options for the fracture. Various surgical and non-surgical treatments are available to treat cat fractures. Non-surgical options like splints, casts, or cage rest may work for some fractures; other fractures may need surgical placement of implants (e.g., screws, pins).
Fractures of these bones are commonly encountered in veterinary medicine. Because of the conformation of the lower rear leg, both bones, the tibia and fibula, usually fracture at the same time.
