Summary
Objective: To quantitatively evaluate the change of the coxofemoral joints using computed tomography
and distraction index in a cat with hip dysplasia treated by juvenile pubic symphysiodesis.
Study Design: Case report.
Animal: Eighteen-week-old female entire Maine Coon cat.
Results: Juvenile pubic symphysiodesis resulted in changes in the distraction index, acetabular
angle, dorsal acetabular rim angle, dorsal acetabular sector angle, and clinical improvement
at the six month follow-up. No intra-operative or postoperative complications were
recorded.
Conclusions: Juvenile pubic symphysiodesis performed at 18 weeks of age resulted in improvement
in hip joint conformation and hip laxity in a dysplastic cat.
Clinical relevance: Juvenile pubic symphysiodesis may be a promising treatment for feline hip dysplasia
and is a safe and technically simple procedure to perform. Further investigations
are warranted.
Keywords
Feline - cat - hip dysplasia - computed tomography - JPS - juvenile pubic symphysiodesis
- morphometric assessment