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Paolo Abrescia1, Filippo Cinti2, Guido Pisani3
1Ospedale Santa Fara, Via Generale Nicola Bellomo, 91, 70125 Bari, Italy.
This study details a novel treatment for traumatic caudal elbow luxation in cats, using closed reduction and external fixation. The technique proved effective, restoring good elbow function with minimal complications.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Surgery
- Comparative Orthopedics
Background:
- Traumatic caudal elbow luxation is an uncommon injury in cats.
- Early closed reduction is preferred, but open reduction may be necessary for irreducible or unstable luxations.
Observation:
- Two Domestic Shorthaired cats presented with non-weight bearing lameness due to caudal elbow luxation.
- Clinical and radiographic examinations confirmed the diagnosis in both cats.
Findings:
- Cats were treated with closed reduction and transarticular external skeletal fixation for 18-22 days.
- Follow-up at 2 months and 3 years revealed mild to moderate osteoarthritis but good elbow function.
Implications:
- This transarticular external fixation technique offers a straightforward and low-complication method for treating feline caudal elbow luxations.
- The findings suggest this method can achieve good functional outcomes despite radiographic signs of osteoarthritis.
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