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| Fırat University Journal of Health Sciences (Veterinary) |
| 2026, Cilt 40, Sayı 1, Sayfa(lar) 094-099 |
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| Clinical Outcomes of Flexible Hobble Bandaging in Feline Swimmer Syndrome |
| Ebru ERAVCI YALIN1, Zeynep TOL LACALAR2, Kemal ALTUNATMAZ3 |
| 1Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Surgery, Istanbul, TÜRKİYE 2Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Graduate Education Institute, Istanbul, TÜRKİYE 3VetAmerikan Animal Hospital, Istanbul, TÜRKİYE |
| Keywords: Cat, swimmer syndrome, hindlimbs abduction, flexible hobble bandage |
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The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical findings, breed distribution, and accompanying orthopedic and skeletal deformities in cats diagnosed with swimmer syndrome, and to demonstrate the positive effect of early application of the flexible hobble bandage on recovery in terms of treatment and prognosis. This study includes 21 cats presented to the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, between 2019 and 2024. The ages of the cats ranged from 20 days to 4 months. Following general, orthopedic, and neurological examinations, swimmer’s syndrome was diagnosed. Radiographic imaging was performed to evaluate the presence of thoracic deformities and hip abnormalities. A flexible hobble bandage, made from elastic, self-adhesive tape, was applied to the cats, and its effect on the transition to normal ambulation was assessed. In all 21 cats included in the study, swimmer syndrome was observed exclusively in the hind limbs. In four cases, treatment could not be continued or follow-up was not achieved. Radiographic examinations revealed bilateral hip dysplasia in two cases, thoracic flattening in one case, and pectus excavatum in another. Normal ambulation was achived within 14 to 45 days following the application of the bandage. The prognosis of swimmer syndrome depends on several factors, including the timing of diagnosis, the presence of concurrent deformities, and compliance with treatment. Early implementation of the flexible hobble bandage and physiotherapy protocols allows for the development of individualized treatment approaches according to the severity of the syndrome.
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