Does the Craniolateral Approach Provide Better Exposure to the Radius than the Craniomedial Approach for Internal Fracture Fixation in Dogs?

Objective To compare the exposure of the craniolateral approach (CLA) with craniomedial approach (CMA) of the radius in dogs. To make general observations of each approach that may affect the ease of fracture repair.

Study Design Six canine cadavers were used in the study to compare the exposed surface area, length, and width of radius with CLA and CMA (n = 12).

Kuan-Ting Lin , Daniel A. Degner , Charles E. DeCamp