A Successful Surgical Correction of Long Bone Fracture in Cat by Retrograde Intramedullary Pinning: 2 Cases

Abstract

One of the most frequent clinical manifestations seen in feline patients is fractures. They are most frequently brought on by severe trauma, such as that which results from car accidents, high-rise syndrome, and dog bites. This study's objective was to retrospectively assess the frequency of feline long bone fractures that were successfully treated by intramedullary pinning. Intravenous anaesthetic was used to successfully treat a total of 2 occurrences of long bone fractures in cats of various breeds. A 14-month and 13-month indigenous male cats’ weight 4.2 kg and 3 kg were admitted to Teaching and Training Pet Hospital and Research Center, Purbachal, Dhaka with the history of injury in the long bone. The cat’s owners complain that they were hurt when they fell from the building's fifth and seventh floors. According to a clinical evaluation, the cats were hardly able to bear its weight, and the injured limb also displayed symptoms of discomfort, including limping and crepitation. Oblique mid diaphyseal complete fracture of left humerous (Figure-2) and Complete transverse proximal diaphyseal fracture of right femur (Figure-3) were found in radiographic examination. Patients were prepared aseptically, and standard surgical techniques were used along with the appropriate anaesthetic protocol to accomplish the surgery. Preanesthesia was provided by xylazine, while maintenance was provided by ketamine and diazepam. The surgical treatment of the presented fracture patients involved intramedullary pinning procedures. The cats were given systemic antibiotics, NSAIDs, and protective bandages after surgery. All cases were assessed using radiographs and the clinical effectiveness of the operated limbs. Information was obtained by calling the owner. At the 14th post-operative day, light weight bearing was noted. At the 45th postoperative day, full weight bearing, a functional limb outcome, and bone healing were noted. According to the results of the current case study, managing long bone fractures in cats can be done successfully using the retrograde IMP.