Clinical study on mandible fractures in dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius)

In the present study, the clinical assessment of fractures in 43 dromedary camels of different age group was carried out. The occurrence of mandible fractures according age, sex and seasons was recorded and were treated. Factors affecting fracture healing after treatment were investigated and analyzed. Most of the fractures occurred in males (95.34%), and in animals in 6–9 yr age group (65.11%). In rut season, maximum fractures were recorded (62.79%) due to self bite or fighting with others. Treatment was done using interdental wiring. Satisfactory healing was recorded in all the animals. It can be concluded that external fixation using interdental wiring is very successful for treatment of mandible fractures in camels.