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Treatment of Radius Fracture Using a Shuttle Pin in a Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus): A Case Study

  • Jinho Jang (College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Jeju National University) ;
  • Hee-Jong Kim (Research Center for Endangered Species, National Institute of Ecology) ;
  • Young-Seok Park (Chungnam Wild Animal Rescue Center, Kongju National University) ;
  • YoungMin Yun (College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Jeju National University)
  • Received : 2024.01.31
  • Accepted : 2024.05.01
  • Published : 2024.06.30
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Abstract

Cinereous vulture (Aegypius monachus) is a large raptor that belongs to the family Accipitridae in the order Falconiformes. It is a migratory bird that returns to Mongolia after wintering in the Korean Peninsula. In February 2015, a cinereous vulture was rescued from Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do Province as it could not fly. It was transferred to the Chungnam Wild Animal Rescue Center in Korea. It was found to have a closed fracture on the right radius through radiographic examination, a basic procedure. Surgery was performed at the fracture site using a shuttle pin and wire. After successful physical therapy and rehabilitation, the cinereous vulture was released in October 2015. A metal ring (150-00713) and wing tags (G/BL 3) were attached to the bird before its release for subsequent identification. Two years and 4 months later, in March 2018, the cinereous vulture was rescued and brought back to the center. It was diagnosed with secondary pesticide poisoning. After receiving treatment, a radiography test revealed no specific findings related to the previous fracture surgery. Considering that migratory birds travel long distances, it was confirmed that the treatment for reducing the fracture in the radius using a shuttle pin and a cerclage wire was suitable.

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Acknowledgement

This research was supported by a fund (Z-1543081-2019-21-01) by Research of Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, South Korea.

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