[QUOTE=IRescue452;2227684 Definately consider something that can be removed once the leg heals as long as its a poissibility.[/QUOTE]

Yes - I agree with that.

I really never knew that was an option until I fractured my femur and had to have a rod and plates inserted. It bothers me constantly since I really have no meat on my bones to pad it, and my surgeon said that it can be removed once the fracture has completely healed. Don't know that I want to go back in to surgery for that tho.

So if they can do it for humans, I don't see why they wouldn't be able to do it for a dog.