Management of distal tarsometatarsal fracfure in a Hill Mynah (Gracula religiosa) by using external coaptation technique
An adult Hill Mynah (Gracula religiosa) was presented with non weight-bearing lameness on the left leg. A distal transverse fracture of the left tarsometatarsus was diagnosed by using radiography techniques. A combination of external coaptation using tape splint and ball bandage was applied. It was...
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Veterinary Association Malaysia
2009
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/41114/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/41114/1/41114%20-%20Management%20of%20distal%20tarsometatarsal%20fracfure%20in.pdf |
| Summary: | An adult Hill Mynah (Gracula religiosa) was presented with non weight-bearing lameness on the left leg. A distal transverse fracture of the left tarsometatarsus was diagnosed by using radiography techniques. A combination of external coaptation using tape splint and ball bandage was applied. It was found that this combination technique resulted in a clinical union of the fractured site at three weeks post-treatment. This technique also provided perching and movement stability in the cage. The success of this combination technique offers another alternative for external coaptation in avian species. |
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