Peters, Holly J; Hettlich, Bianca Felicitas; Barrie, Michael T (2013). Monteggia lesion in an Asian small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinerea). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 44(4), pp. 1063-1067. American Association of Zoo Veterinarians 10.1638/2012-0015R2.1
Full text not available from this repository. (Request a copy)A 10-yr-old female Asian small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinerea) presented with a history of right forelimb lameness. Antebrachial radiographs revealed a Monteggia lesion, classified by cranial radial head luxation and distal diaphyseal ulnar fracture. Open reduction with placement of an ulnar-radial positional screw was performed. The lateral collateral ligament was reconstructed using suture anchored by a condylar screw and bone tunnel in the radius. Reduction and proper implant placement was confirmed on postoperative radiographs. The ulnar-radial positional screw was removed 6 wk postoperatively to allow proper supination and pronation. Limb function was greatly improved at this time; however, a mild lameness was still observed. At 7 mo postoperatively, the otter was ambulating lameness-free. Radiographs documented proper joint reduction and stable condylar screw. At 32 mo postoperatively, the otter continued to exhibit normal ambulation.
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Journal Article (Original Article) |
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05 Veterinary Medicine > Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine (DKV) 05 Veterinary Medicine > Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine (DKV) > Small Animal Clinic > Small Animal Clinic, Surgery 05 Veterinary Medicine > Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine (DKV) > Small Animal Clinic |
UniBE Contributor: |
Hettlich, Bianca Felicitas |
Subjects: |
600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health |
ISSN: |
1042-7260 |
Publisher: |
American Association of Zoo Veterinarians |
Language: |
English |
Submitter: |
Bianca Felicitas Hettlich |
Date Deposited: |
31 Mar 2016 09:13 |
Last Modified: |
05 Dec 2022 14:52 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.1638/2012-0015R2.1 |
PubMed ID: |
24450070 |
URI: |
https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/77333 |
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