Dorso-medial ante-brachiocarpal luxation with radio-ulna luxation in a domestic shorthair.
An 8-year-old domestic shorthair was admitted with non-weight bearing left forelimb lameness. Examination and radiographs revealed dorso-medial ante-brachiocarpal luxation with palmar luxation of the distal radio-ulnar joint. Primary repair was performed and stabilised using an arthrodesis wire and type Ia Kirschner-Ehmer (K-E) external skeletal fixator (ESF). The cat regained excellent pain-free limb function by 14 weeks with only minor reduction in range of movement. This is the first case report of a cat with distal radio-ulnar joint luxation associated with ante-brachiocarpal luxation. Primary repair of carpal luxation in the cat should be considered before arthrodesis.
Shales
Chris J
CJ
Cambridge University, Queen's Veterinary School Hospital, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0ES, UK. cjs@cam.ac.uk
Langley-Hobbs
Sorrel
S
D000818:Animals; D002350:Carpus, Animal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D002415:Cats; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000662:veterinary*; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome