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Jones et al: Clinical Assessment of a Lateral Epicondylar Anatomical Plate for the Stabilization of Humeral Condylar Fractures in Dogs
Veterinary Surgery 4, 2024

🔍 Key Findings Summary

  • 62 fractures in 61 dogs (44 lateral condylar, 18 intracondylar); mostly Spaniels
  • LEAP plate used in all cases; minimal intraoperative contouring needed (1 French Bulldog)
  • Overall complication rate: ~33%, mostly minor; 1 amputation due to catastrophic infection
  • Radiographic healing:
    • Lateral epicondylar part healed in 100%
    • Condylar part healed in ~61.5% LCF and ~57.1% ICF
  • Functional outcomes:
    • 87% returned to full limb use
    • Median LOAD score: 2 for LCF, 6.5 for ICF
  • Design adjustments made post-study to strengthen weak zones around 3rd–4th screw holes

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Jones et al: Clinical Assessment of a Lateral Epicondylar Anatomical Plate for the Stabilization of Humeral Condylar Fractures in Dogs
Veterinary Surgery 4, 2024

🔍 Key Findings Summary

  • 62 fractures in 61 dogs (44 lateral condylar, 18 intracondylar); mostly Spaniels
  • LEAP plate used in all cases; minimal intraoperative contouring needed (1 French Bulldog)
  • Overall complication rate: ~33%, mostly minor; 1 amputation due to catastrophic infection
  • Radiographic healing:
    • Lateral epicondylar part healed in 100%
    • Condylar part healed in ~61.5% LCF and ~57.1% ICF
  • Functional outcomes:
    • 87% returned to full limb use
    • Median LOAD score: 2 for LCF, 6.5 for ICF
  • Design adjustments made post-study to strengthen weak zones around 3rd–4th screw holes

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Multiple Choice Questions on this study

In Jones 2024 et al., on LEAP plate use, what percentage of lateral epicondylar fractures showed radiographic evidence of healing at final follow-up?

A. 53%
B. 61.5%
C. 98%
D. 100%
E. 76.2%

Answer: 100%

Explanation: All lateral epicondylar fractures (53/53) demonstrated evidence of healing on follow-up imaging.
In Jones 2024 et al., on LEAP plate use, what was the most common type of complication reported postoperatively?

A. Major surgical
B. Minor medical
C. Seroma
D. Transcondylar screw failure
E. Implant impingement

Answer: Seroma

Explanation: Seromas were the most frequently reported minor complication across both fracture types.
In Jones 2024 et al., on LEAP plate design, what feature was specifically updated post-study to address a mode of implant failure?

A. Increased screw diameter
B. Changed screw hole orientation
C. Thicker bridging segment
D. Deeper proximal screw heads
E. Increased width and depth at screw holes

Answer: Increased width and depth at screw holes

Explanation: Design changes were made to reinforce the area between the third and fourth screw holes after one implant failure.
In Jones 2024 et al., on LEAP plate use, which dog breed made up the majority of the study population?

A. Labrador Retriever
B. French Bulldog
C. Cocker Spaniel
D. English Springer Spaniel
E. Mixed breed

Answer: English Springer Spaniel

Explanation: Spaniel breeds, particularly English Springer Spaniels, were the most common in this study population.
In Jones 2024 et al., on LEAP plate use, what proportion of dogs with lateral condylar fractures had no lameness at reexamination?

A. 50%
B. 71%
C. 89%
D. 64%
E. 100%

Answer: 71%

Explanation: 20 out of 28 dogs with LCF (71%) were not lame at final reexamination.

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