[Use in the cat of the "small external fixator for hand and forearm" of the Association for Osteosynthesis Inquiry. I. Introduction].

In the first part general principles and indications for external fixator use in cats for treatment of fractures and luxations are described. This study considers only one of many external fixator systems. The results of the clinical use of this system in cats are described in the second part of this investigation. Technical aspects, post operative care, implants removal, possible complications and their therapy are discussed.