Wing Amputation in a Golden Eagle with Humeral Fracture
Journal Title: Iranian Journal of Veterinary Surgery - Year 2017, Vol 12, Issue 2
Abstract
Case Description-An adult golden eagle with a wound on its right wing caused by gunshot was presented to the University of Tabriz, Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Clinical Finding-Clinical examination and radiographs, revealed compound fracture in distal third of humerus, severe soft tissue compromise and irreparable loss of blood supply. Anemia and leukocytosis were revealed on CBC test. Treatment and Outcome- Based on clinical and radiographic figures, amputation of the wing was considered to save the bird life. The bird was treated with Ringer's lactate solution and Lincospectin, preoperatively. Under general anesthesia with intramascular injection of Ketamine 10mg/kg and Xylazine 1mg/kg amputation of wing at proximal third of the humerus was done. The bird recovered without any complication. Healing was uneventful and no complications were observed during six months postoperatively. Clinical Relevance-Hereby, we reported unilateral wing amputation for management of humeral fracture due to gunshot in a Golden eagle. Amputation of the humerus at its proximal third was recommended to prevent osteomyelitis and as a life-saving treatment in such a complicated case.
Authors and Affiliations
Sara Javanmardi, Mohammad Sadegh Madadi, Mohammad Farajli Abbasi
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- DOI 10.22034/ivsa.2017.90866.1117
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