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Warning: this page contains graphic pictures of a surgical procedure.
(Written early October 2003)
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Fracture prior to surgery There are actually several bone fragments around the fracture site, but they do not show up well on this picture, as my scanner did not like x-rays and eliminated much of the detail. |
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Dr. Susan performing surgery |
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Suturing the inner layers after the pin has been placed |
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After pin placement On the left you can see fragments on either side of the bone (the ones that did not show up on the image above). They were left there to help form new bone at the fracture site, as we could not re-attach them, nor would it help to remove them. Had this fracture repair been done by surgical specialists, they may have done it differently, having special equipment and supplies, but we did the best we could and hope it heals well. |
2 days post surgery. He is very happy, very energetic, and wants to run around! |
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Lucky finds a home!!! One of our clients has adopted Lucky. He will be very spoiled, and he is very lucky. The pin has been removed, and he is doing well. 3/04 update: Lucky has been renamed Luckeee, an e for each of the 9 lives he has used! He does not limp, and he loves to get up on top of the refrigerator and in the top of the closet...he's trying to come up with a reason to visit us again! His mom says that he is very happy and is doing great. |
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"Lucky":
A limping stray kitty (approximately
2-3 years old) was brought to
The Cat's Meow by one of our clients, who was unable to adopt the cat.
Radiographs (x-rays) revealed a fractured femur. By the cooperative effort
of the good samaritan and The Cat's Meow, surgery was done on the leg. The
kitty is extremely sweet and affectionate and is very energetic. He is
negative for leukemia and FIV, has been neutered, and has had his first round of
vaccines, dewormer, and flea treatment. Surgery was done 10/3/03, and it
will likely take 4-8 weeks for the leg to heal, but he is doing great so far!
He would likely adjust into a new home easily, with or without other pets.
We are really hoping for an indoor home for him! Please let us know if you
would like more information.
