Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat carpal hyperextension injury fixed with internal and external
By Greeff, Duncan R et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2014·Dick White Referrals, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Management of carpal hyperextension injury in a cat using combined temporary transarticular internal and external skeletal fixation.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with a carpal hyperextension injury, which means its wrist was bent backward, was treated successfully using a special combination of internal and external fixation devices. This method allowed the cat to heal without needing a more invasive surgery called arthrodesis (joint fusion). The treatment was effective, and the cat was able to recover well from the injury.
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Abstract
This report describes the successful management of a carpal hyperextension injury in a cat using combined temporary transarticular internal and external skeletal fixation, without performing an arthrodesis. To our knowledge, there have been no previous reports of management of feline carpal hyperextension injuries in this fashion.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24650950/