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Luxation of the radial carpal bone in a cat
Author(s) -
Pitcher G. D. C.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
journal of small animal practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1748-5827
pISSN - 0022-4510
DOI - 10.1111/j.1748-5827.1996.tb02383.x
Subject(s) - medicine , carpal joint , carpal bones , ligament , surgery , joint disease , fixation (population genetics) , reduction (mathematics) , wrist , anatomy , osteoarthritis , population , alternative medicine , environmental health , geometry , mathematics , pathology
A case of radial carpal bone luxation in the cat and its management is described. Open reduction was performed and surgically maintained, in combination with repair of rupture of the short radial collateral ligament and joint capsule. The carpus was supported for one month following surgery by application of transarticular external fixation. Four months after treatment the cat was sound, despite evidence of degenerative joint disease. The mechanism of luxation appears to be analogous to that seen in the dog.