Case Report

The Salter-Harris Type I Femur Fractur Depending on Dystocia in A Newborn Lamb

Volume: 5 Number: 2 December 31, 2023
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The Salter-Harris Type I Femur Fractur Depending on Dystocia in A Newborn Lamb

Abstract

In this case report, it is aimed to inform about the results of operative treatment of Salter-Harris Type I fracture in the left femur condylar, due to dystocia in a lamb, using intramedullary pin. In the clinical examination of a 2 days old Akkaraman breed male lamb, which was brought with a complaint of lameness, was found unable to use left leg, only able to walk on 3 legs. When the palpation performed, a closed fracture was discovered in the left femur. Radiologic examination revealed a Salter-Harris Type I fracture in the left femur condyle. Under general anesthesia, Osteosynthesis was performed with intramedullary Steinmann pin to provide reduction of the fracture. On the postoperative PVC splint guided bandage was applied to the extremity. At postoperative 15 day intervals, clinical and radiological examinations were performed. On the 45th day of the controls, it was observed that the lamb was comfortably use the extremity and there was no problem in its walk.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Veterinary Surgery

Journal Section

Case Report

Early Pub Date

December 27, 2023

Publication Date

December 31, 2023

Submission Date

November 28, 2023

Acceptance Date

December 12, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 5 Number: 2

APA
Yurdakul, İ. (2023). The Salter-Harris Type I Femur Fractur Depending on Dystocia in A Newborn Lamb. Turkish Veterinary Journal, 5(2), 66-68. https://doi.org/10.51755/turkvetj.1397164