Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pain relief after hip surgery in a 10-year-old cat using chemical
By A.S. Oliveira et al.·Published in Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia·2026·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Acetabular chemical neurolysis in a feline undergoing femoral head and neck ostectomy - a case report
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old female cat with a dislocated right hip was brought in for severe pain that didn't improve with regular treatments. After performing surgery to remove part of the hip joint, the veterinarian injected a special solution (neurolytic ethanol) into the hip area to help relieve pain. Over the next six months, the cat showed significant improvement in her ability to walk and had less sensitivity in the hip, with no side effects from the treatment. This approach may be a good option for managing pain in cats with similar hip issues.
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Abstract
ABSTRACT Hip dysplasia (HD) is a rare orthopedic condition in cats, with limited literature. This case report describes the use of acetabular chemical neurolysis with neurolytic ethanol solution for palliative pain relief in a 10-year-old female cat with right hip luxation, unresponsive to conservative treatment. The cat underwent femoral head and neck excision followed by injection of 3mL neurolytic ethanol into the right acetabulum. Clinical assessments up to 180 days showed progressive improvement in lameness and decreased local sensitivity, with no adverse effects. These results suggest that chemical neurolysis combined with surgery may be an effective palliative option for managing pain in feline CFD. Further studies are recommended to validate the safety, efficacy, and applicability of this technique in felines with CFD.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4162-13606