Osteosynthesis of femoral diaphyseal fracture in a roadside hawk (Rupornis magnirostris)
Case report
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https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v18n02e1542Keywords:
Surgery, Orthopedics, Raptor, TraumaAbstract
The Roadside hawk (Rupornis magnirostris) is a bird of prey of wide occurrence and distribution in the Brazilian territory. Due to human actions, they are frequently seen in urban areas, and cases of accidents involving this species are not rare, and they end up being sent for care in wild animal rescue and rehabilitation centers. With several causes, most of which are related to human interference, traumatic injuries are often reported, especially fractures. Cases like these, given the need for effective recovery after trauma, constitute a challenge whenever there is the objective of reintroducing the animal into the wild. Therefore, this work aimed to report the case of a young roadside hawk, weighing 235g, treated at the Wildlife Support Center (CAFS) and sent to the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Paraná, presenting a transverse complete fracture in the distal diaphysis of the left femur. The animal underwent the osteosynthesis procedure using a combined approach with intramedullary pins and external fixators, aiming to restore the function of the affected limb. The pins were removed 42 days after surgery, after radiographic confirmation that the fracture line was not visible, in addition to notable formation of a regular bone callus in the region. At this stage, the animal could already fully support its body weight on the affected limb and demonstrated the ability normally, which was why it was referred back to the CAFS. After 18 days of acclimatization in a larger enclosure, flight tests and rehabilitation, the animal was considered able and was released in a place where the species occurs, 60 days post-operatively. The combination of intramedullary pins and external fixators proved to be effective in promoting adequate fracture consolidation, as well as functional restoration of the limb in a free-living raptor, making it possible to reintroduce the animal to its natural habitat.
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