Common calcaneal tendon repair in cats: outcomes and complications associated with different postoperative tarsocrural joint immobilisation methods

This study suggested that temporary internal fixation may be a more suitable method for postoperative immobilisation of the tarsocrural joint in cats compared with temporary external immobilisation, and it can be associated with lower complication rates.

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Journal of Small Animal Practice
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2025-12-23
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https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70073
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Veterinary Orthopedics and Neurology
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Common calcaneal tendon repair in cats: outcomes and complications associated with different postoperative tarsocrural joint immobilisation methods

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Common calcaneal tendon repair in cats: outcomes and complications associated with different postoperative tarsocrural joint immobilisation methods

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Abstract

This study suggested that temporary internal fixation may be a more suitable method for postoperative immobilisation of the tarsocrural joint in cats compared with temporary external immobilisation, and it can be associated with lower complication rates.

Journal of Small Animal Practice
Royal Veterinary College (GB), At Bristol (GB), Ghent University (BE), University of Bristol (GB), Veterinary Oncological Center (IT), Guildford Hospital (GB), Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service (GB), Oncology Specialists (US), Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists (US), Istituti Ospitalieri di Cremona (IT), Southern Oncology Specialists (US), University of Turin (IT), University of Glasgow (GB), City of Glasgow College (GB)
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