Felis ISSN 2398-2950
Femur: fracture
Contributor(s): Laura Owen, Rob Pettitt
Introduction
- Cause: fractures of the feline femur occur predominantly as a result of major trauma, usually a road traffic accident or fall from a height.
- Signs: acute onset, non-weight bearing hindlimb lameness is the most common presentation.
- Fractures can be divided into three main regions:
- Fractures of the head/neck/greater trochanter.
- Diaphyseal fractures.
- Distal physeal fractures.
- Treatment: surgical treatment is recommended in the majority of cases.
- Prognosis: when managed appropriately and promptly the prognosis for femoral fractures is good.
Diagnosis
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Treatment
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Outcomes
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
Other sources of information
- Scott H W, McLaughlin R (2007) Fractures and disorders of the hindlimb. In: Scott H W, McLaughlin R (eds) Feline Orthopaedics. London. Manson Publishing Limited. pp 167-260.
- Harari J (2002) Treatments for feline long bone fractures. Vet Clin N Am Small Anim Pract 32 (4), 927-47 PubMed.