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Feline musculoskeletal pain index (FMPI) was used for long\u2010term assessment. Lameness, posture, and pain were assessed at perioperative (0\u20133\u2009months), short\u2010term (3\u20136\u2009months), and long\u2010term (&gt;12\u2009months) intervals. Statistical analysis used non\u2010parametric tests.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 13 limbs in 11 cats met the inclusion criteria. All injuries involved the tendino\u2010osseous junction, with 7\/13 (53.8%) complete ruptures. No intraoperative complications occurred. Postoperative external coaptation was used in 9\/13 (69.2%) limbs (4\/13 rigid splints, 5\/13 soft padded) for a median duration of 6\u2009weeks (range, 0\u20138\u2009weeks). One calcaneal fracture due to implant malposition and one surgical site infection were reported at short\u2010term follow\u2010up. Long\u2010term follow\u2010up (median, 18.5\u2009months; range, 12.1\u201333) showed 11\/12 limbs achieving functional recovery and normal tarsal motion.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Repair of Achilles tendon rupture in cats using a UHMWPE implant without rigid immobilization was associated with restoration of functional limb use, normal tarsal range of motion at long\u2010term follow\u2010up, and a low incidence of postoperative complications in this case series.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Clinical significance<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This technique may provide a reliable surgical option for cats with AT rupture, as it may minimize the need for external fixation or external coaptation and improve short\u2010term recovery.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1111\/vsu.70107","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,4,8]],"date-time":"2026-04-08T13:25:14Z","timestamp":1775654714000},"page":"752-762","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Outcomes of 11 cats with Achilles tendon (\n                    <scp>AT<\/scp>\n                    ) rupture repair treated with a synthetic ultra\u2010high\u2010molecular\u2010weight polyethylene (\n                    <scp>UHMWPE<\/scp>\n                    )"],"prefix":"10.1111","volume":"55","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0004-6268-0950","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Clara","family":"Bohin","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"CHV Saint\u2010Martin  Allonzier\u2010la\u2010Caille France"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Guillaume","family":"Reinsch","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Clinique TouraineVet  Rochecorbon France"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-1118-0919","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Bertrand","family":"Vedrine","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"CHV Vivanima  Rouen France"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-5306-4193","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Guillaume","family":"Ragetly","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"CHV Fregis  Paris France"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-4998-3832","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Philippe","family":"Buttin","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"VetEchoChir  Villaz France"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Frans J.","family":"Venter","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Tropical Vet, North Shore Townsville Clinic  Burdell Australia"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Jonathan","family":"Deacon","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Moorview Referrals  Northumberland UK"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Fabrice","family":"Bernard","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"CHV Saint\u2010Martin  Allonzier\u2010la\u2010Caille France"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"311","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,4,8]]},"reference":[{"key":"e_1_2_7_2_1","volume-title":"Miller's Anatomy of the Dog","author":"Evans HE","year":"2013"},{"key":"e_1_2_7_3_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1055\/s-00035023"},{"key":"e_1_2_7_4_1","volume-title":"Veterinary Surgery Small Animal","author":"Tobias KM","year":"2017"},{"key":"e_1_2_7_5_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1136\/vr.c4190"},{"key":"e_1_2_7_6_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/j.1748-5827.1981.tb00565.x"},{"key":"e_1_2_7_7_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.3415\/VCOT-17-04-0060"},{"key":"e_1_2_7_8_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1155\/2020\/4146790"},{"issue":"1","key":"e_1_2_7_9_1","article-title":"Retrospective multicentre evaluation of common calcaneal tendon injuries in 66 cats. 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