Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with complex forearm fractures fixed with pins and plate
By Bush, Mark & Owen, Martin·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2009·The Downs Veterinary Practice, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Type-IV variant Monteggia fracture with concurrent proximal radial physeal fracture in a Domestic Shorthaired Cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-month-old male Domestic Shorthaired cat suffered multiple fractures in his front leg, including the ulna and radius. The vet stabilized the fractures using pins and wires, and after six weeks, the cat was able to use his leg comfortably and had good movement in his elbow. Eighteen months later, the cat was still using his leg normally without any lameness or pain. This case shows that with proper treatment, cats can recover well from complex fractures.
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Abstract
A fracture of the proximal 1/3 of the ulna, with concurrent fractures of the proximal radial physis and the distal 1/3 of the diaphysis of the radius occurred in a three-month-old, male, neutered, Domestic Shorthaired cat. The ulnar fracture was stabilised with an intramedullary pin. The proximal radial physeal fracture was reduced and stabilised with two crossed Kirschner wires. The proximal radius was secured to the ulna with an additional Kirschner wire. The distal radial diaphyseal fracture was stabilised with a five-hole, 2.0 mm dynamic compression plate (DCP). Six weeks postoperatively the cat was using the limb comfortably and demonstrated a full range of motion of the elbow joint. There were radiographic signs of fracture union and the radioulnar pin had migrated. The Kirschner wires were removed. Follow-up at 18 months postoperatively revealed that the cat was using the limb normally without any lameness. A full, pain-free range of motion was present in the joints of the left thoracic limb.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19448870/