Felis ISSN 2398-2950

Femur: fracture

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.

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