Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with tendon luxation fixed using suture repair
By McNicholas, W T et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2000·Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Luxation of the superficial digital flexor tendon in a cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat was brought in with a luxated (dislocated) superficial digital flexor tendon, which is a rare condition in felines. The injury was likely caused by trauma, and the veterinarian repaired the tendon using a strong, nonabsorbable suture material, similar to techniques used in dogs. This surgical approach aimed to restore the tendon to its proper position. The outcome of the surgery was not detailed, but such repairs typically help pets regain normal function in their affected limbs.
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Abstract
Superficial digital flexor luxation has been described in dogs, horses, and cattle. To the authors' knowledge, it has not been reported in cats. In the case of this report, monofilament nonabsorbable suture material was used to repair a laterally luxating superficial digital flexor tendon in a cat. The repair was similar to that which has been described in dogs. Whereas many etiologies of superficial tendon luxation have been proposed in dogs, trauma was believed to have contributed to the tendon luxation in this cat.
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