Summary
Two adult Domestic Shorthaired cats were presented with acute forelimb lameness. In
one case, there was a history of trauma. A fracture of the anconeal process was diagnosed
on the flexed mediolateral radiographs of the elbow in both cats. The fracture was
accompanied by a bony avulsion of the tricipital tendon in one animal. Both cats underwent
surgical removal of the fractured anconeal process. Follow-up radiographic evaluation
was available for one cat six months after treatment; radiographs showed evidence
of osteoarthritis. The long-term clinical outcome, based on owner telephone follow-up
conducted four and nine years postoperatively, was considered to be satisfactory.
Keywords
Cat - fracture - anconeal process - elbow
