Intertarsal Joint Stabilization in a Bateleur Eagle (Terathopius ecaudatus) Using a Novel Application of a Braided Suture and Titanium Button System
| Autor: | Brian J. Trumpatori, Ryan S. De Voe, Larry J. Minter, Jenessa Gjeltema |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
040301 veterinary sciences Tarsometatarsus Case Report 0403 veterinary science Intertarsal joint Medicine Subluxation lcsh:Veterinary medicine General Veterinary biology business.industry Pain Research 0402 animal and dairy science Chronic pain Evaluation of treatments and therapeutic interventions 04 agricultural and veterinary sciences biology.organism_classification medicine.disease 040201 dairy & animal science Braided suture Surgery Lameness Musculoskeletal Bateleur eagle lcsh:SF600-1100 Chronic Pain business 6.4 Surgery Terathopius ecaudatus |
| Zdroj: | Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine, Vol 2017 (2017) |
| ISSN: | 2090-701X 2090-7001 |
| DOI: | 10.1155/2017/7373242 |
| Popis: | A 32-year-old adult captive male bateleur eagle (Terathopius ecaudatus) with a history of laxity, degenerative joint disease, and varus deviation of the distal left hindlimb for several years was presented for evaluation of left hindlimb lameness and was diagnosed with chronic subluxation of the left intertarsal joint. After failing to improve with conservative management and pain medication, surgical stabilization of the joint was performed using a novel application of a braided suture and titanium button system. Unsatisfactory clinical improvement and postsurgical reevaluation indicated that the initial surgical stabilization was unsuccessful. The surgery was repeated, and the animal showed postsurgical improvement in intertarsal joint stability, weight-bearing, and lameness for a period of several years with use and adjustment of chronic pain medications. The novel surgical technique described in this case report represents an additional treatment option for management of avian intertarsal joint subluxations. Presurgical planning should consider the unique anatomic features and variability of the avian tarsometatarsus to avoid surgical complications. |
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