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Surgical Management of Fracture of Humerus in a Barn Owl (Tyto alba).

Authors :
Anoop, S.
Martin, K. D. John
Venugopal, Syam K.
Amma, T. Sarada
Source :
Indian Veterinary Journal; Mar2012, Vol. 89 Issue 3, p67-68, 2p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article describes the surgical management of open oblique mid-diaphyseal fracture of the right humerus in a Barn Owl, Tyto alba. The owl was treated by intramedually pinning to stabilize the bone and was anaesthesized using ketamine. Result of post-operative lateral radiograph was obtained. It took a number of months for the fracture to heal.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00196479
Volume :
89
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Indian Veterinary Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
73996848