DSpace at Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University: Amputation, cat, limb, surgery.

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Abstract

Fracture due to high rise syndrome is a very common case specially during summer. Sometimes, surgeons need to go through amputation of broken limb. A cat with a history of high rise syndrome was brought to Teaching and Training Pet Hospital and Research Center. After taking x-ray, a complete fracture of left tibial bone was diagnosed. Following primary treatment, the surgical amputation of the affected limb was performed. After a successful surgery, during post-operative care there was a little complication. But with proper guidelines of veterinarians and adequate take care by the owner, now the cat is completely okay and adapted with three legs.

Key words: Amputation, cat, limb, surgery.

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Abbreviation and Elaboration

Abbreviation Elaboration

CVASU Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

TTPHRC Teaching and Training Pet Hospital and Research Center

DVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine SSC Secondary School Certificate

HSC Higher Secondary School Certificate NSAID Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug SAID Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

BW Body Weight

IM Intramuscular

SC Subcuteneous

IV Intravenous

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List of Tables

Table No. Contents Page Number

1 Figures attached in this report iv

2 Drugs used in this study 3

3 Suture patterns and Suture materials

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List of Figures

Table-1: Figures Attached in this Case Report

Figure No. Figure Name Page Number

1 Operation theatre 4

2 Fracture at tibia (L/M view) 4

3 Incision of skin 4

4 Incision of muscle 4

5 Ligation of blood vessels 4

6 Suturing in muscle 4

7 Post-surgery 4

8 Current condition 4