Carpal arthrodesis in cats

I. Calvo; M. Farrell; D. Chase; J. Aisa; R. Rayward; S. Carmichael

doi:10.3415/VCOT-08-08-0076

Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Table of Contents

Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2009; 22(06): 498-504
DOI: 10.3415/VCOT-08-08-0076

Clinical Communication

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Carpal arthrodesis in cats

Long-term functional outcome

I. Calvo

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

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M. Farrell

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

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D. Chase

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

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J. Aisa

²Davies Veterinary Specialists, Manor Farm Business Park, Higham Gobion, Hertfordshire, UK

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R. Rayward

²Davies Veterinary Specialists, Manor Farm Business Park, Higham Gobion, Hertfordshire, UK

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S. Carmichael

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

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Abstract

Summary

Pancarpal and partial carpal arthrodesis were performed in 22 carpi (20 cats) using various surgical methods. Short and longterm outcomes were assessed using a retrospective review of the case notes and via owner questionnaires. Carpal arthrodesis was associated with complications that did not affect the functional outcome, and in most cases, did not necessitate major revision surgery. Following arthrodesis, the cats did not jump as high, and showed a reduction in their willingness to jump and climb. Based on our results, carpal arthrodesis is a suitable salvage surgery to treat severe carpal injuries in the cat.

Keywords

Cat - arthrodesis - carpus - feline - carpal

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