Photo courtesy Kendra Freeman Presentation A four-month-old female intact Pomeranian presents for right hindlimb lameness after jumping off a chair. 1 This apophysis typically closes, but at what age? a) Six months b) 11 months c) 14 months d) 18 months 2 The treatment of choice for displaced fractures is: a) Activity restriction b) Pins or K-wires c) Pins or K-wires with tension band d) External coaptation e) B or C 3 Removing the implants used to stabilize the fracture is necessary to avoid premature closure of the physis as the puppy continues to grow. a) True b) False Check your answers on page 2.
