# Treatment of Supracondylar Femur Fractures in Cats with EFECE System

## TL;DR

A new system called EFECE was tested for treating femur fractures in cats, showing complete healing and few complications.

## Contribution

The EFECE system is introduced as a novel, minimally invasive fixation method for feline distal supracondylar femur fractures.

## Key findings

- All eight cats achieved complete fracture healing with the EFECE system.
- The mean healing time was 42.8 days with no major complications.
- Minor complications occurred in three cats, but overall outcomes were favorable.

## Abstract

Distal supracondylar femur fractures are common orthopaedic injuries in cats, requiring stable fixation for optimal healing. Traditional fixation methods have limitations, leading to the exploration of alternative techniques. The EFECE system, a novel fracture fixation method, aims to provide effective stabilization while minimizing complications.

This study evaluates the clinical and radiological outcomes of distal supracondylar femur fracture treatment in cats using the EFECE system.

Eight cats diagnosed with distal supracondylar femur fractures were included. All cases were closed fractures treated using a limited open reduction technique followed by fixation with the EFECE system. Fracture healing time and complication rates were assessed through clinical and radiographic evaluations.

All fractures achieved complete healing, with no major complications observed. The mean healing time was 42.8 days (range: 35–56 days). Minor complications were observed in three out of the eight cats included in the study. Weight‐bearing, behaviour and radiographic findings confirmed effective stabilization and compression of the fracture line using the EFECE system.

The EFECE system provides a reliable and minimally invasive option for treating distal supracondylar femur fractures in cats, ensuring stable fixation and favourable clinical outcomes. Further studies with larger sample sizes are recommended to validate these findings.

The EFECE system demonstrated effective and stable fixation in feline distal supracondylar femur fractures, with complete healing observed in all cases and minimal complications. This novel method offers a promising, minimally invasive alternative for fracture management in cats.