Charlie

This sweet cat was brought in by a member of the public after being seen dragging her back legs. A charity center kindly took on her case and supported her recovery, allowing us to help with her fractured hip.

On presentation, she was unable to bear weight on her pelvic limbs. Withdrawal reflex and nociception were present, with normal proprioception in the right pelvic limb but delayed in the left. X-rays confirmed a right sacroiliac luxation, a left oblique ilium body fracture, a left ischium fracture involving the acetabulum, and bilateral pubic fractures (Figs. 1 and 2).

To address her injuries, a 2.4mm screw was placed to stabilize the sacroiliac joint, and a 2mm SOP plate with two proximal and two distal screws was used to reduce the ilial fracture (Figs. 3 and 4).

Charlie made an excellent recovery and was using all four limbs during follow-up checks. However, an FHNE may be necessary in the future if the acetabular fracture leads to discomfort.

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Ilial wing fracture – DSH, 2y, female

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