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Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders of Cats
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Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders of Cats
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Introduction to Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders in Cats
Components of the Musculoskeletal System in Cats
Overview of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Diseases in Cats
Lameness in Cats
Congenital and Inherited Disorders of Bones, Joints, and Muscles in Cats
Dystrophy-like Myopathies
Glycogen Storage Disease (Glycogenosis)
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Other Congenital and Inherited Musculoskeletal Disorders of Cats
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Disorders Associated with Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D in Cats
Rickets
Adult Rickets (Osteomalacia)
Rubber Jaw Syndrome (Fibrous Osteodystrophy)
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism due to Kidney Disease (Renal Secondary Hyperparathyroidism)
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Joint Disorders in Cats
Displacement of the Kneecap (Patellar Luxation)
Hip Dysplasia
Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease, Degenerative Arthritis)
Septic Arthritis
Immune-mediated Arthritis
Cancerous Arthritis
Joint Trauma
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tear
Joint Fractures
Palmar Carpal Ligament Breakdown
Dislocation of the Hip
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Muscle Disorders in Cats
Yellow Fat Disease (Steatitis)
Hypokalemic Polymyopathy
Malignant Hyperthermia
Muscle Tumors
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Bone Disorders in Cats
Developmental Bone Disorders
Osteochondromatosis (Multiple Exostoses)
Scottish Fold Osteodystrophy
Osteomyelitis
Nutritional Osteopathies
Bone Tumors
Bone Fractures
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Sarcocystosis in Cats