All approaches to the dog distal femur

Lateral parapatellar approach to dog distal femur

The dog medial parapatellar approach provides adequate visualization of the articular surface of the femoral condyle

The tibial tuberosity osteotomy provides adequate visualization of the articular surface of the femoral condyle of the dog distal femur

$External fixators can be successfully used to treat dog femoral fractures$

Fluoroscopy or intraoperative radiography is used to ensure appropriate reduction with percutaneous approach in dog distal femur

The bilateral approach to the dog distal femur provides adequate visualization of the articular surface of the femoral condyle

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Dog radial and ulnar shaft module published