Abstract
A 4.4 kg, a 6-year-old Domestic Shorthair male neutered outdoor cat was diagnosed
with an isolated traumatic cranial luxation of the left radial head. Surgical stabilization
was achieved using a mini TightRope system (Arthrex Vet Systems, Naples, Florida,
United States) to hold the radial head to the ulna without attempting to reconstruct
the annular ligament. A range of motion within the normal range was achieved after
reduction. At 7-week follow-up after surgery, the cat was walking without lameness;
at follow-up by telephone 3 years postoperatively, the owner described the overall
quality of life as excellent with good mobility in everyday activities such as jumping,
running, and playing. Many publications in veterinary medicine detail congenital radial
head luxation, Monteggia lesions, or complete elbow luxation, but traumatic radial
head luxation is barely cited as the occurrence is rare. To our knowledge, this is
the first reported case of a feline isolated traumatic radial head luxation managed
with this technique.
Keywords
cat - radial head luxation - elbow - mini TightRope
