Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Management of carpal hyperextension injury in a cat using combined temporary transarticular internal and external skeletal fixation.
- Journal:
- Journal of feline medicine and surgery
- Year:
- 2014
- Authors:
- Greeff, Duncan R et al.
- Affiliation:
- Dick White Referrals · United Kingdom
- Species:
- cat
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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