TRANSOSSEOUS FIXATION USING THE ILIZAROV METHOD FOR A DIAPHYSEAL TIBIAL FRACTURE AND SOFT TISSUE INJURY IN A DOG

The article describes a clinical case of surgical intervention to treat a dog with a combined injury of the pelvic limb, including a diaphyseal fracture of the tibia and damage to the tendon‑ligamentous apparatus. To stabilise the bone fragments and ensure reliable fixation of significant soft‑tissue injuries, the Ilizarov apparatus was used. The surgical intervention was evaluated, and the specifics of the surgical approach, the technique of wire insertion, and the selection of the apparatus configuration for concomitant injuries were described. The advantages and limitations of the Ilizarov method in veterinary orthopaedics for injuries of bone and soft tissues of various origins were assessed. The findings confirm the effectiveness of transosseous fixation in providing stability and maintaining conditions conducive to soft‑tissue recovery.