The lame cat: common culprits of non-traumatic lameness when pain localises to the elbow or shoulder

摘要: Elbow degenerative joint disease is the most common cause of non-traumatic thoracic limb lameness in cat. Medial epicondylitis also being diagnosed with increasing frequency. Lameness originating from shoulder not as cats dogs but dysplasia has been described. Radiographic signs can be subtle or even absent early stages and repeat imaging alternative forms may required to facilitate a diagnosis. Many cases respond non-surgical treatment surgical options are available for those where discomfort persists.