Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with bone loss in forearm from tight elastic band foreign body
By Brisson, Brigitte A & Théoret, Marie-Claude·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2008·Department of Clinical Studies, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Osteolysis of the radius and ulna induced by a circumferential foreign body in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 1-year-old neutered male cat was brought in due to swelling and draining wounds on the lower part of his left front leg that had been happening for six months. The vet found a ring-shaped foreign body, which turned out to be a tight elastic band, causing damage to the bones without any signs of limping or nerve issues. After surgically removing the band, the cat was treated with clindamycin, an antibiotic that worked well against the infection. Follow-up a year and a half later showed that the cat had fully healed and had no more drainage problems.
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Abstract
CASE DESCRIPTION: A 1-year-old neutered male cat was examined because of a 6-month history of recurrent swelling and draining wounds affecting the craniomedial aspect of the distal portion of the left forelimb. CLINICAL FINDINGS: No lameness or neurologic deficits were evident. Examination of craniocaudal and lateromedial radiographic views revealed nonprogressive circumferential osteolysis and a mildly radiopaque, ring-shaped foreign body surrounding the radius and ulna. TREATMENT AND OUTCOME: During surgery, a tight elastic band surrounded by a thick fibrous tissue capsule was found encircling the limb. Microbial culture yielded a Staphylococcus sp that was susceptible to clindamycin. Follow-up monitoring via telephone communication with the owners 1.5 years after removal of the foreign body indicated that the cat had healed with no recurrence of drainage. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Pressure osteolysis of the bones of the forelimb can be caused by a circumferential foreign body without associated neurologic abnormalities or lameness.
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