Severe stifle sprain in a cat : treatment with a Z‑lig® 16 / 10 fibers (UHMWPE) implant

Ulcko, a 7.5 kg Pomsky, was treated by the surgical team at CHV AniCura Aquivet following a polytrauma, including an open dislocation of the left tarsus and a right coxofemoral (hip) luxation.Thanks to a minimally invasive surgical approach guided in real-time by fluoroscopy, Drs Geoffrey Pagès, Paula López de la Oliva Cases, and Mia Gobin were able to accurately place the H-lux® 25 fibers (3 125 N) implant from STIF – Pet Care.✅ Result: a faster procedure (25 minutes), a less invasive technique (no joint opening required), and optimized recovery for the patient (video taken 3 days post-op).This type of intervention demonstrates how next-generation implant technologies and advanced imaging (here, C-Arm) continue to transform the treatment of orthopedic conditions.Congratulations to the entire veterinary team for this excellent technical and medical collaboration! This type of intervention demonstrates how next-generation implant technologies and advanced imaging (here, C-Arm) continue to transform the treatment of orthopedic conditions.👏 Congratulations to the entire veterinary team for this excellent technical and medical collaboration!