Surgical Management of Mandibular Fractures in Camels Using Modified IDW (IDW and Transfixation of Pins with Fibre Cast) Technique

In the present study, the clinical and radiological assessment of mandibular fractures in 6 male camels (Camelus dromedarius) of 3-14 years age was carried out. The fractures observed were bilateral and compound (83.33%) and bilateral and closed (16.66%) in nature. However, the fracture site at horizontal ramus recorded was anterior to tushes (33.33%) and across the alveoli (66.66%). Mandibular fracture cases were treated by Modified Interdental Wiring (IDW and Transfixation of Pins with Fibre Cast) technique. The animals were sedated with xylazine @ 0.4 mg/kg BW. Clinical and radiographical fracture union was observed within 06.83±0.31 weeks in the animals. During fracture healing complications of pin migration (33.33%), fibre cast bite wound (33.33%), development of sub mandibular abscess (16.66%) and mucosal wire gall wound (100%) were observed. Osteomyelitis was not observed as a complication after surgical repair of mandibular fracture.