Morphometric assessment of hip dysplasia in a cat treated by juvenile pubic symphysiodesis.

OBJECTIVE

To quantitatively evaluate the change of the coxofemoral joints using computed tomography and distraction index in a cat with hip dysplasia treated by juvenile pubic symphysiodesis.

STUDY DESIGN

Case report.

ANIMAL

Eighteen-week-old female entire Maine Coon cat.

RESULTS

Juvenile pubic symphysiodesis resulted in changes in the distraction index, acetabular angle, dorsal acetabular rim angle, dorsal acetabular sector angle, and clinical improvement at the six month follow-up. No intra-operative or postoperative complications were recorded.

CONCLUSIONS

Juvenile pubic symphysiodesis performed at 18 weeks of age resulted in improvement in hip joint conformation and hip laxity in a dysplastic cat.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Juvenile pubic symphysiodesis may be a promising treatment for feline hip dysplasia and is a safe and technically simple procedure to perform. Further investigations are warranted.