Outcome of traumatic elbow luxation managed with temporary transarticular external skeletal fixation in eight cats.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this study was to report the clinical outcomes in a series of traumatic elbow luxations in cats treated with closed reduction and a temporary transarticular type II external skeletal fixator (ESF).

Methods

A retrospective review was conducted of traumatic elbow luxation cases in cats at two referral centres. Data collected included signalment, history, clinical assessment, radiographic findings, surgical procedures and complications. Short-term follow-up was based on clinical evaluations at 2 and 6 weeks postoperatively. Long-term follow-up was based either on a telephone interview with the owner or a clinical evaluation.

Results

Eight cats were included. Five cats experienced lateral elbow luxation, while three cats had medial elbow luxation. Al

SUBMITTER: Jifcovici A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11439176 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature