Dorsal surgical stabilisation using tension bands for treatment of traumatic atlanto‐occipital instability in a cat

Abstract

Dorsal divergent tension bands between the nuchal crests of the occipital bone and the spinous process of the axis can be used to stabilise traumatic atlanto-occipital instability.

In this issue – December 2017

“…A case report describes a novel method of treatment of atlanto‐occipital luxation and fracture of the left wing of the atlas in a cat following a dog bite . The Persian cat presented with an abnormal gait and head position.…”