Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Long-term recovery after sacroiliac fracture in cats
By Bird, Frances G & de Vicente, Felipe·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2020·Pride Veterinary Centre, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Conservative management of sacroiliac luxation fracture in cats: medium- to long-term functional outcome.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of cats with a sacroiliac luxation fracture (a type of pelvic injury) were treated without surgery to see how well they recovered over time. After at least six months, most of the cats (12 out of 13) were able to return to their normal activities without any issues, while one cat had some minor difficulties. This suggests that non-surgical treatment can be effective for this type of injury in cats, but it may not be suitable for every case.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to determine the functional medium- to long-term outcome for cats with a conservatively managed sacroiliac luxation fracture (SILF). METHODS: Inclusion criteria were conservative management of SILF in cats with no other concurrent fractures of the pelvic weightbearing axis and availability of radiographs for review. Radiographic measurements of percentage displacement of the sacroiliac joint and the sacral index were obtained and fracture configuration was assessed. A specific owner questionnaire was completed a minimum of 6 months after the injury. The questionnaire assessed the ability of the cat to perform normal activities, the time to recovery, any behavioural changes and any requirement for long-term analgesia. RESULTS: Seventeen cats met the inclusion criteria, and 13 owners completed the questionnaire. Twelve cats had an excellent outcome, with no difficulty performing normal activities. One cat had a good outcome, with slight or occasional difficulty performing normal activities. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: Our study provides evidence to support the current guidelines of conservative management of SILF. The inherent bias of case selection in our population implies that this treatment cannot be recommended for all cases of SILF.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31407942/