Ulnocarpal arthrodesis in a cat.
A nine-year-old cat was presented with non-weight-bearing lameness of the right forelimb subsequent to an old fracture of the antebrachium previously treated by external stabilisation. Radiography showed severe atrophic non-union of the distal third of the radius and carpal luxation. Ulnocarpal arthrodesis was performed using a uniplanar external fixator. Follow-up radiography showed that bone fusion was slow but without complication. After 16 weeks, the external fixator was removed, and a Robert-Jones bandage was applied for one month. From postoperative week 2 onwards, the animal progressively made use of the limb in a weight-bearing capacity. At the last examination, one year postoperative, no lameness was observed.
Pucheu
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Saint Maur Veterinary Clinic, 59110 Lille, France.
Duhautois
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D000818:Animals; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D002415:Cats / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D016267:External Fixators / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D011884:Radius / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014457:Ulna / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery