Vetmedix Case Sharing丨High-power Laser Therapy in the Postoperative Rehabilitation of Radial Ulna Fracture

Introduction

A feline radial-ulnar fracture is a fracture that occurs in the radial and ulnar diaphyses of a cat. Little Roll, an Abyssinian cat, suffered a radial-ulnar fracture of the left forelimb as a result of a fall from a height. At this time, laser therapy, as a non-invasive treatment, played an important role in post-operative rehabilitation. It not only significantly relieves pain and inflammation, but also promotes drug absorption and improves local blood circulation, thus accelerating the recovery process after fracture surgery. This case details the postoperative rehabilitation of a radial ulna fracture treated with the Vetmedix Veterinary Laser.

01 Case Presentation

Name: Little Roll

Weight: 3 kg

Breed: Abyssinian

Age: 1 year

Sex: Male

Acute and chronic: Acute

Past medical history: None

Complaint: Fracture of the radial ulna of the left forelimb

02 Diagnosis

Biochemistry&Blood Profile&Blood Gases&Fluorescence SAA

Diagnostic DR imaging results

Fracture of the radial ulna of the left forelimb

03 Course of Treatment

Date of treatment: 2025.2.1-2025.2.8

Course of treatment: 1 time a day, 8 days of treatment, the first 5 times in customized mode, the last 3 times in programmed mode

Treatment program: custom mode, power 30w, duty cycle 10%, frequency 1kHz, treatment time 5min; program mode, acute-musculoskeletal-light color-3kg

Manipulation of the affected area: small non-contact head swept back and forth to irradiate the left forelimb

Using the Vetmedix High Power Laser in Treatment

04 Treatment Results

have a good prognosis

05 Case Summaries

Short-term recovery:

The pet, Roll, underwent an 8-day hospitalization for a radial ulna fracture, during which he was treated with the Vetmedix (VETMEDIX) Small Animal High Power Laser for rehabilitation and physical therapy. This treatment reduced inflammation, accelerated wound healing and inhibited excessive scar tissue growth, significantly reducing recovery time and achieving faster and more effective results than traditional trauma treatments.

After the initial high-power laser treatment, the pain symptoms of the affected pet roll were rapidly relieved. With each treatment, she gradually regained her mobility, demonstrating the positive effects of laser therapy. During the course of the treatment, several follow-up visits ensured that the wound had healed successfully and showed no signs of infection. After 8 days of professional treatment, the stitches were removed and the wound healed well without any obvious scarring, and then the owner took her home for subsequent rehabilitation.

Long-term tracking:

The overall recovery status of the affected pet, Xiaojuan, is gratifying, with all the body indicators stabilizing and regular radiographs being taken for re-examination.

reach a verdict

This treatment successfully validated the effectiveness and safety of Vetmedix high-power laser rehabilitation physiotherapy in the treatment of radial ulna fractures in cats.

For a pet roll with a radial ulna fracture, Vetmedix Small Animal High Power Laser Rehabilitation not only significantly relieved pain and inflammation, but also accelerated the natural healing process by enhancing the blood circulation mechanism.Vetmedix utilizes high-power laser photobiomodulation (PBM) technology to provide a non-invasive treatment modality for small animals, which is important to promote healing in the postoperative period. important contribution to post-operative healing. This innovative approach not only dramatically accelerates healing, but also shortens the recovery cycle, allowing the affected pet rolls to return to a state of vitality and health more quickly.

06 Resident Physician

Liu Yufei

Attending Physician, YCP Pet Hospital

Physician Introduction:

National licensed veterinarian, has been engaged in small animal clinical diagnosis and treatment after graduation, has participated in the dog and cat abdominal ultrasound, cardiac ultrasound, soft tissue surgery and other training, always adhering to the purpose of constantly improving the pet diagnostic and treatment technology for the pet's health.

Hospital Description:

Founded in 2022, Xiamen YCP Pet Hospital is a leading chain of pet medical brands in Xiamen. Adhering to the "peace of mind, intimate, assured" three heart service concept, its branches are equipped with CT, high-end imaging equipment, biochemical analyzers, endoscopes, professional dental and ophthalmic instruments and other advanced diagnostic and treatment systems, covering orthopedics, cat specialists, exotic pets diagnosis and treatment, neurosurgery, and other 15 specialty areas. In the future, we will also keep up with cutting-edge technology, continue to explore new directions in pet healthcare, expand the scope of our services so that more fur children can regain their health and vitality, and continue to walk steadfastly on the challenging and hopeful path of guarding the health of pets.