TRAUMATIC SCAPULAR AVULSION IN A CAT

This report describes a dorsolateral luxation of the scapula secondary to traumatic rupture of the serratus ventralis, rhomboideus, teres ma jor, and subscapularis muscles in a cat. A Velpeau sling was applied f or four weeks but failed to stabilise the scapula. A good clinical out come was achieved following attachment of the scapula to the fifth rib using orthopaedic wire.