The OSU College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking patients with Radius-Ulna Fracture to participate in a randomized, clinical trial of free autologous greater omental graft to stimulate healing of radius/ulna fractures in miniature breed dogs.
Eligible dogs are miniature and toy breed dogs under six kilograms with confirmed diaphyseal to distal radius/ulna fractures who. Dogs under six months of age with Salter Harris fractures, or fractures older than three weeks do qualify.
In the trial, Some dogs will get a bone graft from their shoulder and standard repair, while others will get omentum graft and standard repair. Additional imaging studies will be performed before surgery and every three weeks following surgery until the bones have healed (within 1-3 months). These imaging studies will be repeated at three and six months following surgery.
The American College of Veterinary Surgeon Resident-in-Training grant program will pay for surgery, hospitalization, anesthesia, imaging, bandage care, and medications. Owners who miss more than one recheck appointment will be required to pay for the original surgery.
For more information, or to participate in the study, contact: Jennifer Ree, DVM (principal investigator): jennifer.ree@oregonstate.edu
or phone the Veterinary Teaching Hospital : 541-‐737-‐4812.
