Management of unusual types of mandibular fractures in the dromedary camels

Twenty eight camels of both sexes had un usual mandibular fractures. These were 14 males and 14 females, age between 1- 7 years or older. The site of fractures was at the horizontal rami either unilateral or bilateral or at the vertical ramus of mandible. Longitudinal fractures were also encountered splitting the incisors apart. Oblique unilateral fractures were not uncommon. Bilateral comminuted fractures occurring at horizontal rami resulted in mal- occlusion. The fractures were treated using cerclage or hemi-cerclage wires combined with cortical screws, using copper wire or with plates and screws.