Khatal Dakshata, Karve Sanjana, Gokarn Nishit*, Rahul Pal and Harshala Rathod

Department of Veterinary Surgery, The Progressive Pet Clinic, India

*Corresponding Author: Gokarn Nishit, Department of Veterinary Surgery, The Progressive Pet Clinic, India.

Received: January 23, 2025; Published: February 17, 2025

Abstract

Femur fractures in young cats are particularly challenging due to the complexity of the acting forces necessitating for a stable and rigid fixation to ensure proper healing and functionality. Double plating, a technique involving the application of two plates on a fractured bone, has demonstrated promising results in providing superior mechanical stability and early return to function. This case report highlights the use of double plating in an 8-month-old cat with an oblique femur fracture, emphasizing its advantages over traditional plating and plate rod combination techniques. This article compares other implant combinations and discusses existing literature on double plating in Veterinary Orthopedic Surgery.

 Keywords: Double Plating; Cat; Fracture; Femur; Orthopedic

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Citation

Citation: Gokarn Nishit., et al. “Successful Management of a Femur Fracture with Double Plating in an 8-Month-Old Domestic Short Hair Cat: Enhancing Stability and Rigidity in Implant Constructs". Acta Scientific Veterinary Sciences 7.3 (2025): 01-05.

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