Long-term prognosis of metacarpal and metatarsal fractures in dogs

A retrospective analysis of medical histories in 100 re-evaluated patients

M. Kornmayer; K. Failing; U. Matis

Objectives: Lameness after metacarpal and metatarsal fractures in dogs is reported to occur with an incidence of 18% to 70%. On the basis of long-term results, the prognosis of these injuries was re-evaluated retrospectively.