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Glenoidectomy for treatment of a comminuted scapular fracture in a cat
Timothy J Preston1, Giselle Hosgood1
1School of Veterinary and Life Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia.
Case Summary:
This case report describes the surgical technique used and clinical outcome of a 15-year-old neutered female cat that had a comminuted fracture of the right glenoid and scapular neck secondary to a gunshot injury that was treated with glenoidectomy.
Relevance And Novel Information:
Good clinical outcomes are possible with removal of the glenoid for treatment of comminuted fractures of the scapulohumeral joint. Glenoidectomy is a viable alternative to amputation in cats with normal neurovascular supply to the affected limb. Persistent functional, pain-free lameness, muscle hypertrophy and changes in shoulder range of motion are to be expected.
