Unless there is an obvious or certain diagnosis, additional examinations will be necessary, discussed and carried out in agreement with the owner / referring veterinarians sometimes.
It is important to remember that pain management and temporarily stabilizing a fracture is the priority. The surgical stage in the operating room is performed when the patient is stable and able to tolerate anaesthesia for several hours.
Orthopaedic surgery consists of reducing the fracture and then stabilizing it using implants such as screws, pins, plates or external fixators and sometimes plaster / resin.
To learn more about orthopaedic surgery, check out our case study on treating hip dysplasia in dogs:
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs