Crossed rush pin and locking plate fixation in adult cats with distal femoral fractures: clinical, radiographic, and long-term owner-reported outcomes

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Objective. In this case report, the long-term results of femoral head and neck excision (FHNE) surgical treatment for chronic coxofemoral dislocation in an adult ram with good genetics are presented. Materials and Methods. Although it is generally known that FHNE operation is successfully applied in animals with a body weight of less than 17 kg, the presented case study was performed on a ram with a body weight of 52 kg and to our knowledge, there is no previous report presenting the long-term results of FHNE operation in rams. Results. There are some studies in horses and species such as alpacas and these studies believe that FHNE will have positive results even in horses with different body weights. In general, FHNE is recommended even in large animals with genetic quality and the continuation of reproductive ability is possible. According to the long-term results of the present study, it was determined that the clinical results were positive and the continuation of reproductive ability continued but the radiographic images were not the same. Conclusion. according to the long-term results of this case weighing 52 kg, the FHNE operation is quite advantageous in terms of both easy applicability and cost, and the clinical results are satisfactory, thus it is saved from being offered for meat consumption and continues to be used as a breeding animal without any problems. It is aimed that the results of this case will contribute to clinical practice.