Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Arawali Veterinary College, Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bajor, Sikar - 332403 (Rajasthan)
*Corresponding Author E-mail: deepakkashyap31@gmail.com
Online published on 19 March, 2013.
An adult eagle was presented with history of inability to fly. Physical examination revealed crepitus and fracture of humerus bone of left wing with overriding fragments. The fracture was stabilized with small light weight wooden splints. The eagle was rehabilitated and successfully released three weeks after. This case demonstrates the use of light wooden splints in an eagle for recovery from humerus fracture.
Eagle, fracture, humerus, wooden splints
