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Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2023; 36(02): 093-098
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1750402
Clinical Communication

Locking Compression Plate Fixation of Feline Acetabular Fractures: Application, Complications and Perioperative Outcome

Maider Murugarren
1   Fitzpatrick Referrals Orthopaedics and Neurology, Eashing, Godalming, United Kingdom
,
Francesco Piana 
1   Fitzpatrick Referrals Orthopaedics and Neurology, Eashing, Godalming, United Kingdom
2   Langford Veterinary Services, University of Bristol, Langford, Bristol, United Kingdom
,
Stephen Kalff
1   Fitzpatrick Referrals Orthopaedics and Neurology, Eashing, Godalming, United Kingdom
3   Pacific and Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists, Santa Cruz, California, United States
,
Miguel Solano
1   Fitzpatrick Referrals Orthopaedics and Neurology, Eashing, Godalming, United Kingdom
4   The Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre, Fourth Avenue, Globe Business Park, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
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Abstract

Objectives The aim of this study was to report the use, complications and perioperative outcome of locking compression plates (LCP) for acetabular fracture fixation in feline patients.

Study Design Medical records were reviewed for cats presented with acetabular fractures between 2011 and 2019. Only cases that involved open reduction and internal fixation with at least one LCP and had a minimum of 5-week postoperative follow-up were included. Long-term follow-up was based on the Feline Musculoskeletal Pain Index.

Results Fifteen cats with 15 acetabular fractures met the inclusion criteria. Locking compression plates were used as a sole method of fixation in 11/15 cases, while with other ancillary implants in 4/15 cases. There were two minor complications related to the LCP consisting of a single screw backing out. Two major perioperative complications not related to the locking implants were described and required further surgical treatment. At the last clinical follow-up (median 46 days: 38–88 days), function was described as full for 7/15 cats, and acceptable for 8/15 cats. The Feline Musculoskeletal Pain Index questionnaire was completed by 9/15 owners at a median of 2,332 days; all owners reported their cats had minimal impairment.

Clinical Significance Based on our results, LCP is a suitable implant for acetabular fracture fixation in cats, associated with a satisfactory outcome. Complications were similar to previously reported with other methods.

Keywords

locking compression plate - locking plate - orthopaedic surgery - feline surgery - acetabular fracture fixation

Authors' Contributions

M.M. and F.P. collected the data, contacted the owners to complete the questionnaire, performed the literature review and wrote the manuscript with equal contributions to this work. S.K. and M.S. provided reviews and alterations to the initial manuscript. All authors contributed to design this work and approved the final version of the submitted manuscript.


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Publication History

Received: 15 March 2021

Accepted: 04 May 2022

Article published online:
28 December 2022

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