Mushu the Cat Undergoes Partial Carpal Arthrodesis at Veterinarium 

At Veterinarium, Mushu, a male mixed-breed cat, was diagnosed with medio-distal carpometacarpal instability. As a result of the injury, the joint had lost its normal anatomical stability, causing pain, abnormal weight-bearing, and significant impairment of limb function and mobility. 

Considering the nature of the injury and the degree of instability, surgical treatment by means of partial carpal arthrodesis was elected. This procedure involves surgical stabilization of the affected joints and promotes their fusion, thereby eliminating pathological motion, reducing pain, and restoring the limb’s weight-bearing function.

The procedure was performed using a titanium T-locking plate. Such interventions are considered particularly challenging orthopedic procedures, as the feline carpus consists of multiple small bones and complex ligamentous structures. Achieving a successful outcome requires precise anatomical alignment, preservation of the limb’s normal axis, and stable implant fixation to facilitate proper bone healing and long-term function.

The surgery was successfully performed by Veterinarium’s Head Veterinarian, Lasha-Giorgi Japaridze, while anesthesia was managed by Natia Robakidze. The surgeon was assisted by Mariam Kapanadze.

Mushu is currently undergoing postoperative rehabilitation. In cases such as this, strict rehabilitation and controlled activity are essential components of a successful recovery, as this is the period during which bone fusion takes place and normal limb function is gradually restored.