DIAGNOSIS AND SURGICAL TREATMENT OF A COMPLEX ANGULAR HIND LIMB DEFORMITY IN A SERVAL (FELIS SERVAL).
A 2-yr-old neutered male pet serval (Felis serval) was presented for progressive hind limb lameness that started at 6 mo of age. Previous therapy included only nutritional supplementation. Direct and video gait analysis confirmed bilateral hind limb lameness, more severe on the right. Physical examination and radiography revealed a multifocal complex bilateral angular deformity with a significant rotational component. A right tibial corrective osteotomy was followed by internal rotation and stabilization with a 2.7-mm eight-hole locking compression plate and locking screws. Other deformities were not corrected. Clinical improvement was noted immediately and has been maintained over the 16-mo follow-up.
Noémie M
NM
Summa
David
D
Eshar
Sylvain
S
Bichot
Dale A
DA
Smith
Noel M M
NM
Moens
D000818:Animals; D045991:Felis; D006614:Hindlimb / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D017880:Limb Deformities, Congenital / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male
Corrective osteotomy; Felis serval; lameness; large felids; limb deformity; serval