Management of carpal hyperextension injury in a cat using combined temporary transarticular internal and external skeletal fixation.

Authors
Greeff DR1, Owen M2, Bush M2.
Source
http://jfm.sagepub.com/content/16/10/842.abstract
Date
2014 Oct
Journal
J Feline Med Surg
Volume
16
Number
10
Pages
842-5

This report describes the successful management of a carpal hyperextension injury in a cat using combined temporary transarticular internal and external skeletal fixation, without performing an arthrodesis. To our knowledge, there have been no previous reports of management of feline carpal hyperextension injuries in this fashion.

Carpus
Fracture Fixation and Implants
Trauma

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