Objectives: To describe the surgical technique and complications for fluoroscopically guided transcondylar screw placement for humeral intracondylar fissure in dogs.
Materials and methods: A retrospective review was undertaken of cases from two hospitals where identical surgical technique was employed. Factors were analysed for any association with postoperative complications.
Results: Sixty-two dogs (82 elbows) were reviewed for which the postoperative complication rate was 45%; a total of 15% of cases required revision surgery. Complications were more likely in cases operated on earlier in the case series and with increasing dog bodyweight. Both increasing surgical time and being a neutered female were protective against postoperative complications.
Clinical significance: Fluoroscopically guided transcondylar screw placement for humeral intracondylar fissure is associated with a high postoperative complication rate (45%) with 15% of cases requiring revision surgery.
