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http://dx.doi.org/10.17555/jvc.2018.12.35.6.266

Successful Treatment of Ulna Fracture in a Small Raptor  

Kim, Taeil (College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University)
Jeong, Hyo-Hoon (College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University)
Choi, Donghak (Dongin Animal Hospital)
Yun, Sungho (College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University)
Kwon, Young-Sam (College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University)
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Journal of Veterinary Clinics / v.35, no.6, 2018 , pp. 266-268 More about this Journal
Abstract
A wild Falco tinnunculus, which is a small raptor, was rescued and presented due to immobilization. On physical examination, a left ulnar fracture was detected, which was reduced with an intramedullary (IM) pin and soft bandaging. Passive range of motion (PROM) exercises were then conducted to prevent complications such as ankylosis. The raptor was released into the wild four weeks postoperatively. We suggest that IM pinning with bandaging and appropriate PROM exercises may effectively treat ulnar fractures in small raptors.
Keywords
bone fracture; raptor; rehabilitation; intramedullary pin;
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