Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University (SVVU), Gannavaram-521102 Dist. Krishna, Andhra Pradesh
*Corresponding author E-mail: ravikumarpallitvm1018@gmail.com
Online published on 26 July, 2017.
A ongole bullock was presented with history of neck deviation towards left side for last three days. It was diagnosed as neck scoliosis resulted due to spasms of neck musculature. Manual reduction of deviated neck was performed by applying traction and stabilized by fabricated metallic splint. Animal was treated with anti-inflammatory drugs besides regular physiotherapy with infrared rays. The bullock was able to move its neck in all directions by seventh day and had an uneventful recovery.
Muscular spasm, physiotherapy, scoliosis, torticollis
