Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Patella fractures in 11 cats treated with surgery or excision
By Langley-Hobbs, S J et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2008·The Queens Veterinary School Hospital, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Traumatic fracture of the patella in 11 cats.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of male neutered cats, averaging four and a half years old, were brought in with traumatic fractures of the kneecap (patella), often alongside other injuries like long bone fractures or ligament tears. Some cats had their kneecap dislocated, and the fractures were typically small pieces of bone. Treatment involved either removing the small fragments or reconstructing the kneecap with pins and wires for more complex fractures. Most cats showed good recovery, with some improving but still experiencing mild limping at their last check-up.
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Abstract
Traumatic patellar fracture in cats mainly occurred in male neutered cats with an average age of four years, six months and a mean weight of 4.8 kg. Patellar fractures were concurrent with long bone fractures and cruciate ligament rupture or occurred after gunshot. The patella luxated medially or laterally in four cats. Fracture fragments were usually small, either from the proximal pole (base) or distal pole (apex) or longitudinal fragments. Treatment was by fragment excision when the fragment was small or by reconstruction with pins and wires when fractures were comminuted. The outcome in six cats was reported as 'good' to 'normal' and three cats were 'improving' or had 'mild' intermittent lameness at the last follow up.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19011706/