A Bilateral Acetabular Physeal Fracture Treated with External Fixation in an Immature Cat

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the outcome of a bilateral acetabular physeal fracture treated with external fixation in an immature cat, a surgical technique not usually employed in immature patients. The fixator took 40 days, and it was removed after radiographic bone healing was achieved. No significant complications related to the technique were identified, and the outcome was classified as good based on the functional assessment and pain scales employed. The use of external fixation for stabilising acetabular fractures in immature cats should be considered a viable technical option, especially for minimally invasive stabilisation.Simple Summary: This study intended to show the use of external fixation to resolve bilateral acetabular physeal fractures in an immature cat, obtaining a good outcome with a low rate of complications. A great part of this success was because external fixation allows fractures to be stabilised through a minimally invasive procedure. In addition to its relevance as a fixation method, it was possible to show that external fixation provided comfort and a high level of tolerance for the patient during the whole healing period.