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J Vet Clin 2019; 36(4): 196-199
https://doi.org/10.17555/jvc.2019.08.36.4.196
Published online August 31, 2019
Hyun-Kyu Jang1, Jong-Moon Park1, Sohail Ahmed1, Seong-Hoon Seok2, Ho-Su Kim3, Seong-Chan Yeon1
Copyright © The Korean Society of Veterinary Clinics.
This study was conducted to evaluate and analyze fractures types, sites and surgical approach of wild birds in Korea. The study was conducted on data collected for fracture lesion sites, species, outcomes, surgical methods, treatments and medical records from wildlife centers in South Korea. All birds were subjected to clinical examination, followed by surgical invasion and post-operative care. Fractures were more common in adult non-raptor species (51.57%) as compared to raptors (48.43%). Of the 254 cases evaluated, maximum cases comprised ulnar fractures (29.70%), followed by radial (21.76%) and humeral fractures (17.35%). Treatment procedures at 340 fracture sites were maximally treated with figure-8 bandage (33.07%), external skeletal fixator-intramedullary pin (ESF+IM tie-in fixation) (20.86%), and other varied procedures. All birds were kept indoors till recovery. Treatment outcomes were dependent on the type of bone fractured and surgical method applied. Based on the surgical treatments and outcomes, birds were kept hospitalized, and released or euthanized. The findings of this study provide information for veterinarians regarding the fractures sites, basic database for the species and outcomes of fracture repair in wild birds.
Keywords: birds, raptors, fracture repair, figure-8 bandage, wildlife
J Vet Clin 2019; 36(4): 196-199
Published online August 31, 2019 https://doi.org/10.17555/jvc.2019.08.36.4.196
Copyright © The Korean Society of Veterinary Clinics.
Hyun-Kyu Jang1, Jong-Moon Park1, Sohail Ahmed1, Seong-Hoon Seok2, Ho-Su Kim3, Seong-Chan Yeon1
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul Wildlife Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Korea
*Daegu Animal Medical Center, 36, Dongdaegu-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu 42185, Korea
**Busan Wildlife Treatment Center, 1240-2, Nakdongnam-ro, Saha-gu, Busan 49435, Korea
This study was conducted to evaluate and analyze fractures types, sites and surgical approach of wild birds in Korea. The study was conducted on data collected for fracture lesion sites, species, outcomes, surgical methods, treatments and medical records from wildlife centers in South Korea. All birds were subjected to clinical examination, followed by surgical invasion and post-operative care. Fractures were more common in adult non-raptor species (51.57%) as compared to raptors (48.43%). Of the 254 cases evaluated, maximum cases comprised ulnar fractures (29.70%), followed by radial (21.76%) and humeral fractures (17.35%). Treatment procedures at 340 fracture sites were maximally treated with figure-8 bandage (33.07%), external skeletal fixator-intramedullary pin (ESF+IM tie-in fixation) (20.86%), and other varied procedures. All birds were kept indoors till recovery. Treatment outcomes were dependent on the type of bone fractured and surgical method applied. Based on the surgical treatments and outcomes, birds were kept hospitalized, and released or euthanized. The findings of this study provide information for veterinarians regarding the fractures sites, basic database for the species and outcomes of fracture repair in wild birds.
Keywords: birds, raptors, fracture repair, figure-8 bandage, wildlife
