Published in Scientific Works. Series C. Veterinary Medicine, Vol. LXX, Issue 1
Written by Ionuț Florian PARASCHIVESCU, Andreea Ștefania PARASCHIVESCU, Doina DANEȘ
Purpose: This article reports the outcome result of a single case study following the use of external fixators to stabilize bilateral comminuted femoral fractures in a cat. Methods: The full history regarding signalment, radiographic evaluation and postoperative care were included in this article. The patient was regularly monitored with regards to time till onset of weight-bearing, callus formation, joint range of motion, pin site infection and implant reaction, implant stability and loosening-up. The patient obtained good functional recovery with full range of motion. Conclusions: External skeletal fixators, offer an efficient repair method for severely comminuted femoral fractures in feline patients, obtaining early weight bearing and callus formation, with unimpeded mobility and range of motion.
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