Management of Long Bones Fractures in Exotic Pet Birds Jos B.M. Nijin1,*, Philip Laiju M.2, Varghese Reji3 1Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, University Veterinary Hospital, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Kokkalai, Thrissur - 680021 (Kerala) 2Assistant Professor, University Veterinary Hospital, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Kokkalai, Thrissur - 680021 (Kerala) 3Assistant Professor, Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, University Veterinary Hospital, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Kokkalai, Thrissur - 680021 (Kerala) *Corresponding author, E-mail: nijinjo@kvasu.ac.in
Online Published on 16 September, 2024. Abstract Three pet birds of different species were presented with fracture in long bones and non-weight bearing. On the basis of Radiographic examination, condition were diagnosed as fracture. Intramedullary pin fixation combined with external coaptation was done under general anesthesia. All fractured fragments were exteriorized and K-wire was placed into medullary cavity. The limb Incision was closed by suturing with Polyglactin. Post-operative care along with antibiotic and antiseptic dressing were undertaken. Top Keywords Pet bird, Fracture, Anesthesia, Pinning, Antibiotic. Top |