Trochlear femoral fractures in cats: results of seven cases

Seven cases of intra-articular fractures of the femoral condyles in cats we re reviewed retrospectively. All of the cases involved the trochlea in a pa ttern that was different from the standard "T" or "L" fracture. Three of th e cats were under one year of age. Surgical stabilization involved the use of plates and screws (five cases), crossed screws (one case). and multiple K-wires (one case). Radiographic bony union was demonstrable in all of the cases within 10 weeks. Six (85%) of the cats had a good functional outcome. and one (15%) had a fair outcome (minimum follow-up: four months). Major c omplications were not observed after post-operative physical and radiologic al examination.