The data collected is based on results of clinical assessment in 119 cats with High- Rise Syndrome.

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Some of the common injuries that result from this are as following:

• Bone fractures (eg: forelimb, hindlimb, pelvic, spinal)- 66.4%

• Facial fracture (eg: cleft palate, mandibular, dental)- 9.2% 

• Thoracic trauma (eg: diaphragm rupture, pneumothorax, haemothorax, pulmonary contusion)- 40.3% 

• Contusion (bruising)-  23.5%

• Abrasion, wounds and lacerations- 9.2%

• Shock- 10.9%

• Death 

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Note: The study only included cats which presented for veterinary treatment at the vet clinic. Cats which unfortunately died upon impact due to the fall were excluded.

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The following results are according to a study done by Clinic of Surgery, Orthopaedics and Ophthalmology, Veterinary Faculty, University of Zagreb in 2003.

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