ABSTRACT
Options for Repair Methods Especially in the greyhound, the tarsus is an area of scant soft tissue coverage and therefore low biological activity. This is also bone that is subject to very large forces due to the weight-bearing, lever arm of the distal limb and short length of the calcaneus. This amplifies forces on the calcaneus. Because of proximity to the joint and low biological activity, fixation techniques yielding primary bone union should be chosen; specifically an open reduction with internal plate fixation. Because of the large forces involved, implant constructs should be chosen that allow load-sharing rather than load solely born by the implant. In addition, the use of multiple implants should be considered to increase the AMI of the construct. Plate fixation with interfragmentary
screws if appropriate should be chosen. External support alone, pin and wire fixation or external fixators should not be used solely as primary repair.
