Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat sacroiliac joint separation fixed with trans-iliac pin surgery
By Yap, Fui W et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2014·Small Animal Hospital, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Trans-iliac pin/bolt/screw internal fixation for sacroiliac luxation or separation in cats: six cases.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Six cats with serious back injuries were treated for sacroiliac luxation or separation, which means their pelvic bones were out of place. They underwent surgery using a special technique that involved placing pins or bolts to stabilize the area. Most of the cats showed excellent recovery after the surgery, but one cat had a complication where the bolt moved out of place. Overall, the surgery was successful for most cats, and this method is recommended for treating similar injuries in cats, especially when only one side is affected.
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Abstract
Trans-iliac pin, bolt or screw stabilisation was performed on six cats with sacroiliac (SI) luxation and separation. For the purpose of this study, SI luxation is defined as the separation of the iliac wing from the sacrum without fracture of the sacral or iliac wing; SI separation is defined as the separation of the iliac wing from the sacrum secondary to fracture of the sacrum and/or the iliac wing. Complications, surgical time and medium-to-long-term outcome were assessed by a retrospective review of the clinical records and owner questionnaires. Postoperative reduction of the SI joint was good-to-excellent in all cases and the outcome was considered good-excellent in all cats apart from one, where the trans-iliac bolt migrated dorsally from the iliac wing. This cat had bilateral SI luxations. Based on our results, trans-iliac fixation of SI luxation/separation is associated with good clinical outcome and should be considered as a treatment option in unilateral SI luxation in cats. Caution should be exercised in the use of trans-iliac pin/bolt as the sole method of stabilisation in bilateral SI luxations.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24043721/