Tibiotarsus osteosynthesis in goose (Anser anser): Case report

Abstract

From the order Anseriforme, the Anser anser (goose) is one of the most popular domestic birds. they are terrestrial birds; pelvic limb fractures are common in the clinical routine. The present work aims to report a case of tibiotarsus fracture in goose, which was diagnosed through radiographic examination with a complete transverse fracture in the middle third of the tibia-tarsal bone of the right limb, with the presence of small adjacent bone squirrels and a slight increase in soft tissues volume. It underwent osteosynthesis with a 316L steel plate blocked LCP, system 2, in support function, with 7 screws, as an anesthetic protocol as pre-anesthetic medication was used morphine (3 mg/kg), ketamine (20 mg/kg) (IM) and midazolam (1mg/kg) (IM) both intramuscularly in the pectoral muscles, inhalational anesthesia, through orotracheal intubation, for maintenance 2% isofuran was used, and cardiorespiratory parameters were monitored throughout the procedure. For post-surgical treatment, enrofloxacin (10 mg/kg) was administered every 24 hours for 10 days, meloxicam (0.1 mg/kg) every 24 hours for 4 days, tramadol (5 mg/kg) every 12 hours, for 2 days and organanew (1 g/kg of food), for 21 days, for topical wound use, povidone-iodine. The radiographic follow-up was performed in the immediate postoperative period, after one week, 15, 30 and 60 days of surgery. The animal obtained significant improvement, being able to walk normally.