Management of distal tarsometatarsal fracture in a Hill Mynah (Gracula religiosa) by using external coaptation technique

Nor Alimah A.R.; Jalila A.; Aini I.

Management of distal tarsometatarsal fracture in a Hill Mynah (Gracula religiosa) by using external coaptation technique

2009

Nor Alimah A.R. | Jalila A. | Aini I.

An adult Hill Mynah (Gracula religiosa) was presented with non weight-bearing lameness on the leg. A distal transverse fracture of the left tarsometatarsus was diagnosed by using radiography techniques. A combination of external coaptation using tape splint and ball bandage was applied. It was found that this combination technique resulted in a clinical union of the fractured site at three weeks post-treatment. Thus technique also provided peeching and movement stability in the cage. The success of this combination technique offers another alternative for external coaptation in avian species.

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