Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pelvic fracture surgery using locking plates in 20 cats
By Emilian Adrian, Dumitru et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2024·Christchurch Veterinary Referrals, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of Locking Plates Fixed with Cortical Screws for Pelvic Fracture Repair in 20 Cats.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 20 cats with pelvic fractures underwent surgery using a special type of plate called String of Pearls (SOP) to help repair their injuries. While there were some minor complications during and after the surgery, all the cats eventually recovered fully and returned to normal function, according to their owners. The SOP plates were found to be effective and easy to use, leading to good outcomes with minimal issues like screw loosening.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE:  The aim of this study is to describe the use of String of Pearls (SOP) plates for the surgical management of feline pelvic fractures, including surgical technique, proposed indications, complications, and outcomes in a cohort of cats. STUDY DESIGN:  This study is a single-center retrospective clinical case series. METHODS:  Medical records (2015-2019) of cats presenting for pelvic fractures ( = 33) were reviewed. Type of fracture, preoperative and postoperative imaging, and complications were retrospectively retrieved. Owners were contacted via questionnaire for medium- and long-term follow-up. RESULTS:  A total of 20 cats met the inclusion criteria. Minor intraoperative complications were encountered in three patients. One patient suffered a major intraoperative complication. Five major complications were encountered postoperatively. These included two greater trochanter osteotomy fixation implant removal and three SOP plate removal. Full function was recovered in all patients according to the owners' assessment. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE:  The use of SOP plates in feline pelvic fractures appears to yield a consistently good outcome with a very low incidence of canal narrowing and screw loosening. SOP plates are easy to contour and to apply along the entire pelvic length.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37696299/