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Whyte et al: Use of cannulated screws in the treatment of unicondylar humeral condylar fractures in dogs
Veterinary Surgery 2, 2025

🔍 Key Findings

Study focus: Outcomes of cannulated screw fixation in unicondylar humeral condylar fractures (UHCF) in dogs.
Clinical union rate: 89%
Overall complication rate: 36%

  • Major complication: Most common was screw breakage

Significant risk factor for screw breakage:

  • Body weight >20 kg (statistically significant)

Breed distribution:

  • Spaniels, especially English Springer Spaniels, were most common

No mention of plate augmentation as standard in this cohort

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Whyte et al: Use of cannulated screws in the treatment of unicondylar humeral condylar fractures in dogs
Veterinary Surgery 2, 2025

🔍 Key Findings

Study focus: Outcomes of cannulated screw fixation in unicondylar humeral condylar fractures (UHCF) in dogs.
Clinical union rate: 89%
Overall complication rate: 36%

  • Major complication: Most common was screw breakage

Significant risk factor for screw breakage:

  • Body weight >20 kg (statistically significant)

Breed distribution:

  • Spaniels, especially English Springer Spaniels, were most common

No mention of plate augmentation as standard in this cohort

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Multiple Choice Questions on this study

In Whyte 2025 et al., on cannulated screw fixation, what percentage of patients experienced any form of complication?

A. 12%
B. 23%
C. 26%
D. 49%
E. 62%

Answer: 26%

Explanation: Overall complication rate was 36%, including minor and major complications.
In Whyte 2025 et al., on cannulated screw fixation, what factor was significantly associated with an increased risk of screw breakage?

A. Use of screws <3.0 mm
B. Body weight over 20 kg
C. Breed predisposition (Spaniels)
D. Age <6 months
E. Concurrent use of plate fixation

Answer: Body weight over 20 kg

Explanation: Heavier dogs (>20 kg) had a statistically significant association with screw breakage.
In Whyte 2025 et al., on cannulated screw fixation, what was the most common major complication observed?

A. Screw breakage
B. Delayed union
C. Implant loosening
D. Fracture propagation
E. Postoperative infection

Answer: Screw breakage

Explanation: Screw breakage was the most common major complication reported in this study.
In Whyte 2025 et al., on cannulated screw fixation, what was the reported clinical union rate?

A. 54%
B. 68%
C. 77%
D. 89%
E. 100%

Answer: 89%

Explanation: The authors reported a clinical union rate of 89% for unicondylar fractures stabilized with cannulated screws.
In Whyte 2025 et al., on cannulated screw fixation, which breeds made up the majority of dogs in the study population?

A. Labrador Retrievers
B. Miniature Schnauzers
C. Yorkshire Terriers
D. Spaniels
E. Mixed breed dogs

Answer: Spaniels

Explanation: Spaniels, particularly English Springer Spaniels, were the most common breed in the study cohort.

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