Publications by authors named "B M Bouvy"
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- The study examined the clinical results of treating traumatic elbow luxations in cats using closed reduction and a temporary external skeletal fixator.
- Eight cats were analyzed, with most having lateral or medial elbow luxation, and only minor complications were reported; none had recurrence of the luxation.
- Overall, the treatment led to excellent outcomes, with normal elbow motion observed and a very low rate of complications, suggesting the method is safe and effective.
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- The study aimed to assess how often medial coronoid process (MCP) fractures occur alongside humeral condylar fractures in dogs and cats, analyzing 57 fracture cases from medical records over several years.
- Out of the 57 cases, 26 showed signs of a suspected MCP fracture, with more severe condylar fractures indicating a higher likelihood of MCP involvement, and body weight correlated with the size of the MCP fragments.
- The findings highlight a significant occurrence of MCP fractures in pets with condylar fractures, particularly in more complex cases, but the clinical implications and potential benefits of removing these fractured pieces are still uncertain.
Case Histories: Three dogs and one cat sustained forelimb trauma and were presented to a university veterinary clinic (Liège, Belgium) and a private veterinary hospital (Beacouzé, France). All four animals were referred for surgery.
Clinical Findings: Two dogs and the cat were ambulatory on admission but unable to bear weight on the affected limb.
Case Summary: A 12-year-old neutered female domestic shorthair cat was presented with bilateral progressive forelimb lameness that was unresponsive to anti-inflammatory drugs. Bilateral carpal flexural deformity with hyperflexion of multiple toes of the right forelimb was observed. In the absence of abnormalities detected on radiographs and ultrasound, a bilateral contracture of the carpal and digital flexor muscles was diagnosed.
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