Note: The following images may be unpleasant for some readers.
A dog’s forearm is made up of 2 bones – the radius and the ulna – spanning the distance from the elbow to the carpal or wrist joint.

Red coloured areas highlight the radius & ulna bones that make up a dog’s forearm. Ref: petemergency.com.au
Fractures are usually caused by trauma, such as being hit by a car or falling from a height. Splints, casts, pins, steel plates and screws can be used to realign the bone. Treatment will depend on the type of fracture and the age of the dog.

For a small young dog, a fracture can be treated with a cast. For a bigger dog like Miss B, plates & screws are needed to secure the fractured bone.

Surgical correction of a radius or ulna fracture is a specialised surgery performed by Dr Dennis Choi of Mount Pleasant Veterinary Centre (Gelenggang).

The process of drilling, measuring & placing the screws is repeated until the bone is securely held in place.
After surgery, it is important to limit activity (no running or jumping) so that the bones stay aligned and heal properly. X-rays will be recommended at various time intervals to monitor Miss B’s progress and make sure it is safe to increase her activity level.
We wish Miss B speedy recovery. Her guardian say she can’t wait to resume her favourite pastimes – going to the beach, swimming and chasing squirrels!