biostudies-literatureUnknown10(1)Bourbos A<h4>Case summary</h4>A 10-year-old male neutered domestic shorthair cat, which had previously had its contralateral pelvic limb amputated, was treated for coxofemoral degenerative joint disease (DJD) with a total hip replacement. The long-term outcome was favourable and no complications were recorded. Interestingly, the contralateral coxofemoral joint left at the time of the previous amputation developed DJD and became a source of pain for the cat and was subsequently excised.<h4>Relevance and novel information</h4>This case report shows that total hip replacement is a viable option in cats with coxofemoral DJD and a contralateral limb amputation. Retained joints in amputated limbs may develop osteoarthritis and be a source of pain for a cat.JFMS open reports20551169241232297https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11041533biostudies-literatureTotal hip replacement in a cat with contralateral pelvic limb amputation.PMC11041533Piana FLangley-Hobbs SJBourbos AfalseTotal hip replacement in a cat with contralateral pelvic limb amputation.<h4>Case summary</h4>A 10-year-old male neutered domestic shorthair cat, which had previously had its contralateral pelvic limb amputated, was treated for coxofemoral degenerative joint disease (DJD) with a total hip replacement. The long-term outcome was favourable and no complications were recorded. Interestingly, the contralateral coxofemoral joint left at the time of the previous amputation developed DJD and became a source of pain for the cat and was subsequently excised.<h4>Relevance and novel information</h4>This case report shows that total hip replacement is a viable option in cats with coxofemoral DJD and a contralateral limb amputation. Retained joints in amputated limbs may develop osteoarthritis and be a source of pain for a cat.2024-01-01T00:00:00Z2024 Jan-Jun2025-04-22T20:46:32.452Z2025-04-06T03:16:26.99ZS-EPMC110415333865965110.1177/20551169241232297