Bilateral elbow malformation in a cat caused by radio-ulnar synostosis

Vet Radiol Ultrasound. 2003 May-Jun;44(3):283-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1740-8261.2003.tb00456.x.

Abstract

A 9-month-old neutered male cat was referred because of left forelimb lameness. Physical examination, laboratory analysis, and radiographic examination of the entire skeleton were performed. The radiographic diagnosis was bilateral radio-ulnar synostosis with secondary elbow malformation. A comparison between clinical and radiographic findings of the cat and those described in children affected by radio-ulnar synostosis is reported. Correlations and differences are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Cat Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Cats
  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Elbow Joint / abnormalities*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lameness, Animal / etiology
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Synostosis / complications
  • Synostosis / diagnosis
  • Synostosis / veterinary*