Tibiotarsus osteosynthesis in Harris's hawk using tie-in – a case report
Keywords:
Bird of prey, Orthopedics, Hawk, FractureAbstract
The method of fixation should be well tolerated and its application must be made in the shortest possible surgery and anesthesia times. This report describes the surgical management of a Harris's hawk who, on orthopedic examination, had functional impotence of the pelvic limb right. A transverse complete fracture of the tibiotarsus was observed on radiographic examination. Closed fracture reduction was chosen and osteosynthesis with hybrid external fixator with tied-in intramedullary pin. After 30 days it was bone healing was confirmed.
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