Humerus Fracture in Cats

摘要

This article discusses humerus fractures in cats, and covers the diagnosis and treatment of the different types of fractures along with potential outcomes.Cause: fractures of the feline humerus occur predominantly as a result of major trauma, usually a road traffic accident or fall from a height.Signs: acute onset, non-weight bearing forelimb lameness is the most common presentation. Fractures can be divided into four main regions: fractures of the proximal physis, diaphyseal fractures, supracondylar fractures, condylar fractures.Treatment: surgical treatment is recommended in the majority of cases.