title: Carpal arthrodesis in cats. Long-term functional outcome.
abstract: Pancarpal and partial carpal arthrodesis were performed in 22 carpi (20 cats) using various surgical methods. Short and long-term outcomes were assessed using a retrospective review of the case notes and via owner questionnaires. Carpal arthrodesis was associated with complications that did not affect the functional outcome, and in most cases, did not necessitate major revision surgery. Following arthrodesis, the cats did not jump as high, and showed a reduction in their willingness to jump and climb. Based on our results, carpal arthrodesis is a suitable salvage surgery to treat severe carpal injuries in the cat.
authors.affiliation: Division of Companion Animal Sciences, University of Glasgow Veterinary School, Small Animal Hospital, Bearsden Road, Bearsden, Glasgow, UK. i.calvo@vet.gla.ac.uk
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Calvo
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Farrell
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Chase
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Aisa
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rayward
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Carmichael
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000662:veterinary*; D002415:Cats / Q000293:injuries*; D005552:Forelimb / Q000601:surgery*; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary