Surgical Management of Humeral and Tibiotarsal Fracture in an Indian Ringneck Parakeet (Psittacula krameri manillensis)

An Indian ring neck parakeet was presented with lameness of the right pelvic limb and inability to fly. On clinical examination, a crepitus was felt on palpation at humerus and tibiotarsal region. Radiographic examination confirmed slight oblique diaphyseal fracture of right humerus and simple, transverse, distal-diaphyseal fracture of right tibiotarsus. Bird was anesthetized with Isoflurane. Surgery was performed for introduction of K-wire to immobilize the fractured bones. The bird recovered uneventfully with complete weight bearing on affected limb.