The 5.0 mm Veterinary Cancellous Locking Screw is a large-diameter, partially or fully threaded orthopedic screw designed specifically for veterinary applications involving soft, cancellous bone—typically in the metaphyseal regions of long bones in medium to large animals (e.g., large breed dogs, livestock). Constructed from biocompatible titanium alloy or stainless steel, the screw features a coarse thread profile that provides enhanced grip in spongy, cancellous bone, minimizing the risk of pullout. It also includes a locking head, which allows it to thread securely into a locking plate, forming a fixed-angle construct for added mechanical stability—especially useful in osteoporotic bone or multi-fragment fractures. The Ø5.0 mm screw is cannulated in some systems to allow guided insertion over a K-wire and may come in a self-tapping version to reduce operative time.