The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
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Vet. Clin. North Am. Small Anim. Pract. · Jul 2002
ReviewTreatments for feline long bone fractures.
Orthopedic injuries in cats occur frequently and are amenable to a variety of surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Complications and delayed healing have been reported and can be attributed to improper fixation. Clinicians have numerous options ranging from external to internal fixation, casting, cage rest, and limb amputation. The goals of reducing patient morbidity and obtaining a return to normal function warrant the selection of an appropriate treatment based on the nature of the lesion, available expertise, and directives of the client.
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Veterinary surgeons today are performing increasingly complex and invasive feline surgical procedures. In light of this, it is crucial that perioperative pain management in these patients be a top priority. This article outlines pain physiology and pathophysiology, pain recognition and management strategies, relevant pharmacology, and techniques for local and regional analgesia in cats.