Avulsion of the triceps tendon insertion in a cat

S. P. Clarke; K. Jermyn; S. Carmichael

doi:10.1160/VCOT-06-10-0075

Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Table of Contents

Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2007; 20(03): 245-247
DOI: 10.1160/VCOT-06-10-0075

Case Report

Schattauer GmbH

Avulsion of the triceps tendon insertion in a cat

S. P. Clarke

¹Division of Companion Animal Sciences, University of Glasgow Veterinary School, Bearsden, Glasgow, UK

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K. Jermyn

¹Division of Companion Animal Sciences, University of Glasgow Veterinary School, Bearsden, Glasgow, UK

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S. Carmichael

¹Division of Companion Animal Sciences, University of Glasgow Veterinary School, Bearsden, Glasgow, UK

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Abstract

Summary

Avulsion of the insertion of the triceps tendon, which had a pre-existing tendinopathy, is described in a cat. The tendon was re-attached to the olecranon and the repair was immobilised using a type Ia trans-articular external skeletal fixator. The treatment was successful, however, mild and intermittent lameness persisted. Although it is an uncommon condition in small animals, the diagnosis should be based on careful clinical and radiographic examination.

Keywords

Cat - triceps tendon avulsion - external skeletal fixation

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