Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat hip dislocation treated with Mini TightRope implant and caudal
By R. Tamburro et al.·Published in Veterinární Medicína·2013·UCD - University College Dublin, School of Veterinary Medicine, Dublin, Ireland, CZ·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Caudal approach and Mini TightRope system (mTR) application for the treatment of craniodorsal hip luxation in a cat: a case report
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with a dislocated hip was treated using a special implant called a Mini TightRope (mTR) to help stabilize the joint. The surgery was done carefully to avoid damaging surrounding muscles and nerves. After the operation, the cat showed normal movement and function within a month, and follow-up X-rays a year later revealed only mild signs of arthritis. This suggests that the treatment was effective in helping the cat recover from the hip injury.
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcome of traumatic craniodorsal hip luxation in a cat, treated with the application of a Mini TightRope (mTR) implant. A caudal approach was carried out in order to expose the hip joint and the sciatic nerve preserving the muscle masses. Clinical follow-up and radiographic recheck were performed at 10 days, one, three, six and 12 months after surgery. Orthopaedic examination was normal 1 month after surgery while the revisit radiographs showed only mild to moderate signs of osteoarthritis (OA) one year later.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.17221/7035-VETMED