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Condon et al: Humeral Condylar Fractures in French Bulldogs—Inciting Cause and Factors Influencing Complications of Internal Fixation in 136 Dogs
Veterinary and Comparative Orthopedics and Traumatology 2, 2024

🔍 Key Findings Summary

  • Lateral humeral condylar fractures = 69.8% of cases; medial = 16.2%; Y/T = 14.0%
  • Falls/stairs were the inciting trauma in 45.6% of cases; significantly younger dogs were more likely to fracture after major trauma (p = 0.01)
  • Complication rate = 22% (10 major, 20 minor); implant migration and seroma most common
  • Fixation method had no significant impact on complication rates (p = 0.87)
  • Epicondylar comminution was significantly associated with complications (p = 0.02, OR = 3.27)
  • Contralateral intracondylar fissure found in 9.8%, none progressed to fracture during study
  • Wide inter-center variation in complication rate (5–62%, p = 0.002)

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Condon et al: Humeral Condylar Fractures in French Bulldogs—Inciting Cause and Factors Influencing Complications of Internal Fixation in 136 Dogs
Veterinary and Comparative Orthopedics and Traumatology 2, 2024

🔍 Key Findings Summary

  • Lateral humeral condylar fractures = 69.8% of cases; medial = 16.2%; Y/T = 14.0%
  • Falls/stairs were the inciting trauma in 45.6% of cases; significantly younger dogs were more likely to fracture after major trauma (p = 0.01)
  • Complication rate = 22% (10 major, 20 minor); implant migration and seroma most common
  • Fixation method had no significant impact on complication rates (p = 0.87)
  • Epicondylar comminution was significantly associated with complications (p = 0.02, OR = 3.27)
  • Contralateral intracondylar fissure found in 9.8%, none progressed to fracture during study
  • Wide inter-center variation in complication rate (5–62%, p = 0.002)

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Multiple Choice Questions on this study

In Condon 2024 et al., what was the reported complication rate across all elbows treated surgically?

A. 15%
B. 22%
C. 30%
D. 34%
E. 40%

Answer: 22%

Explanation: Complications occurred in 30 of 136 elbows (22%), including 10 major and 20 minor:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
In Condon 2024 et al., which inciting cause was most frequently associated with condylar fracture in French Bulldogs?

A. Trauma from another dog
B. Fall from significant height
C. Play-related torsion
D. Fall on stairs
E. Unknown trauma

Answer: Fall on stairs

Explanation: Falls were the leading cause; stairs accounted for 20.45% of cases:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
In Condon 2024 et al., which statement best describes the impact of fixation method on complication risk?

A. Plates caused more infections than K-wires
B. Fixation choice was a significant predictor of major complications
C. Transcondylar screws were associated with lower outcomes
D. Fixation method had no statistically significant effect
E. Fusion plates had lowest complication rate

Answer: Fixation method had no statistically significant effect

Explanation: Fixation approach (plate vs K-wire vs screw) was not associated with complication risk (p = 0.87):contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
In Condon 2024 et al., on fixation of condylar fractures, which factor was significantly associated with increased risk of complication?

A. Use of transcondylar screw
B. Fracture location (medial vs lateral)
C. Fixation with K-wires vs plate
D. Surgeon board-certification status
E. Presence of epicondylar comminution

Answer: Presence of epicondylar comminution

Explanation: Comminution increased complication risk for all fracture types (p = 0.02, OR = 3.27):contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
In Condon 2024 et al., what percentage of fractures were classified as lateral humeral condylar fractures?

A. 56%
B. 63%
C. 70%
D. 78%
E. 84%

Answer: 70%

Explanation: Lateral fractures made up 69.8% of the 136 elbows in the study:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

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