Another Manifestation of Ununited Anconeal Process in the German Shepherd Dog?

A one-year-old German Shepherd dog sustained a proximal fracture of the ulna involving the anconeal process following a mild traumatic event. Two types of ununited anconeal processes are documented in the German Shepherd dog and this case may represent a further type.

Keywords

Anconeal process - lag screw

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