| 摘要 |
<p>A surgical process for removing the third phalanx (14) of a feline, and most commonly a housecat, while reducing bleeding, swelling, pain and tissue deficit. A circumferential incision is formed on the epidermis of the ungual crest (15) and traction is applied to the epidermis in a cranial direction. This exposes the extensor tendon (16) and synovium (28), which are incised by the laser (30) from a dorsal position aimed in a palmar direction. While applying traction to the third phalanx in a palmar direction, the collateral ligaments (20, 22) are ablated, permitting further disarticulation of the PII-PIII joint. Finally, the flexor tendon (18) and tissue of the pad are incised by the laser from a dorsal position, permitting removal of the third phalanx. The declaw site is then covered with the redundant epithelium preserved in this process.</p> |
