Outcome of coxofemoral luxation treated with closed reduction in 51 cats

Objectives The aim of this study was to describe the outcomes and determine the reluxation rate of cats undergoing closed coxofemoral joint reduction, and to investigate potential risk factors for reluxation of the affected coxofemoral joint. Methods Case information was obtained from electronic medical records from Ocean State Veterinary Specialists and Bay State Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Services between January 2008 and May 2020. Data obtained from 51 cats with coxofemoral joint luxations included patient signalment, direction of coxofemoral joint luxation, concurrent injuries, ease of reduction, time of injury to closed reduction, bandage application and outcome. Data were analyzed for association with outcomes. Results Closed reduction of coxofemoral joint luxation in cats had a 51% success rate. The only risk factor demonstrating a statistically significant benefit to the success of closed coxofemoral joint reduction was the application of a bandage ( P = 0.02). Conclusions and relevance It may be worth attempting closed coxofemoral joint reduction in cats prior to recommending surgery. Placing a bandage (Ehmer or hobbles) after closed reduction may decrease the risk of the coxofemoral joint reluxating, but more studies are needed to evaluate this further. The outcome after closed reduction management for coxofemoral joint luxation in cats is similar to the previously reported success rate in dogs.

Long-term outcome following cranial biceps brachii tendon transposition in a dog with a traumatic cranial scapulohumeral luxation

Background: Cranial luxation of the scapulohumeral has been rarely reported in dogs and there is limited information available regarding surgical management of this condition, particularly with respect to long-term functional outcomes.Case Description: This report describes the successful resolution of a chronic traumatic cranial scapulohumeral joint luxation in a dog that was stabilized by cranial transposition of the biceps brachii tendon of origin. At surgery, an osteotomy of the greater tubercle was performed and a trough was made in the exposed bed of the osteotomy. The transverse humeral ligament was incised, and the bicipital tendon was levered into the trough and secured in that location by reattachment of the greater tubercle using multiple Kirschner wires and a figure-of-eight tension band wire. Postoperatively, the dog was maintained in a Spica splint for 2 weeks. Although surgical reduction was performed 4 months after the original injury, the luxation did not recur and the dog did not have appreciable lameness 14 months following the surgery.Conclusion: Although cranial transposition of the bicipital tendon is an invasive procedure, this dog’s scapulohumeral luxation did not recur and the procedure yielded an excellent long-term functional outcome.

Treatment of Stifle Joint Luxation in a Cat Using a Temporary Trans-Articular Locking Plate

The aim of this study was to report the surgical treatment of stifle joint luxation through temporary immobilization of the joint with locking plates in a cat. Stifle joint was immobilized using a temporary trans-articular locking plate applied medially. Return to function was assessed by physical and radiographic follow-up examinations. The cat had good return to function despite a reduction in range of motion. Moderate chronic gonarthritis developed, as seen radiographically. Under the limitation of this single case, temporary trans-articular plating may be considered as useful method for the treatment of long-standing, severely displaced stifle joint luxations in cats.

Bad to the bone: jaw fractures, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) luxation, and avulsed and luxated teeth.

The aetiology, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of jaw fractures, temporomandibular joint luxation and avulsed and luxated teeth in cats and dogs are described.

An introduction to pet dental care: for veterinary nurses and technicians

This book contains 16 illustrated chapters on periodontal disease; comprehensive oral health assessment and treatment (COHAT); dental instrument use and maintenance; dental charting, dental radiography and pain management; tooth fractures, discoloured teeth, abrasion and attrition; tooth resorption and caries; malocclusions; oral masses and cysts; stomatitis, feline juvenile gingivitis and contact mucositis; jaw fractures, temporomandibular joint luxation and avulsed and luxated teeth; common dental problems of rabbits, rodents and other small mammals; gaining client compliance, dental estimates and the dangers of anaesthesia-free dentistry; admitting, preparing and recovering dental patients and a day in the life of a pet receiving a COHAT; postoperative home care; developing dental home care programmes; how to brush the teeth of dogs and cats; understanding the science behind dental home care products and advocating for pet dental health. It aims to aims to bridge the gap that exists between current training for veterinary nurses in veterinary dentistry and what is required of veterinary practice.