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Challenging surgical management of a major triceps tendon avulsion in a 4.6 kg cat without external coaptation.

Sarah Degand1,2, Antonin Crumière3, Bastien Goin3

  • 1Clinique vétérinaire de référé VETIVIA, Centre Obrak, Biarritz, France.

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Summary
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A novel surgical technique successfully repaired a cat's triceps tendon avulsion using an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) prosthesis. This method avoided external coaptation, offering a promising alternative for challenging feline orthopedic cases.

Keywords:
ElbowUHMWPEsynthetic tendon reconstructiontriceps tendon avulsion

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Orthopedics
  • Feline Surgery
  • Biomaterials in Tendon Repair

Background:

  • Triceps tendon disruption in cats presents significant management challenges.
  • Conventional repair methods often involve prolonged immobilization, increasing complication risks, especially in felines.
  • Limited bone stock can preclude standard tendon reinsertion techniques.

Observation:

  • A 7-year-old domestic shorthair cat presented with severe weight-bearing lameness due to triceps tendon avulsion.
  • Diagnosis was confirmed via orthopedic, radiographic, and ultrasonographic examinations.
  • Inadequate bone stock necessitated an alternative to conventional tendon reattachment.

Findings:

  • The triceps tendon was successfully reattached using an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) ExtraTape prosthesis.
  • The prosthesis was secured through a bone tunnel in the olecranon without external coaptation.
  • Postoperative recovery showed pain-free limb use by 4 weeks and a normal gait by 12 weeks.

Implications:

  • Surgical repair with a UHMWPE prosthesis offers a viable alternative for feline triceps tendon avulsions, particularly when conventional methods are unsuitable.
  • This technique, avoiding external coaptation, may reduce postoperative complications in cats.
  • Successful outcomes suggest broader applicability of this biomaterial-based approach in veterinary tendon repair.