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Total hip replacement in a cat with contralateral pelvic limb amputation.

Alexandros BourbosFrancesco PianaSorrel Judith Langley-Hobbs
Published in: JFMS open reports (2024)
This case report shows that total hip replacement is a viable option in cats with coxofemoral DJD and a contralateral limb amputation. Retained joints in amputated limbs may develop osteoarthritis and be a source of pain for a cat.
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