The characteristic signs of a dog fracture are: deformity, displacement of the ends of the fracture, such as angular displacement, longitudinal displacement, lateral displacement, rotational displacement, etc. The affected limb is in an abnormal position such as shortened, bent or lengthened. This is followed by abnormal movement, such as flexion and rotation, when the limb is weighted or moved passively. Bone friction sounds may be heard at the broken end of the bone. In addition, signs such as bleeding, swelling, pain and lameness may be seen.
