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KMID : 1094020150320030268
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Journal of Veterinary Clinics
2015 Volume.32 No. 3 p.268 ~ p.271
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Successful Treatment of Severe Bumble foot in a Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)
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Chung Tae-Ho
Oh Seung-kuk
Park Chul
Kim Jung-Hyun
Kim Hyun-Ju
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Abstract
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About 2-year old northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) which is designated as natural monument (#323-1) in Republic of Korea was rescued by a local farmer and presented with a 2-weeks history of pain, swelling, stiffnessand limping. On physical examination, plantar pododermatitis and digit IV weakness were observed. Radiographicfindings also showed bone lyses with soft tissue swelling in the foot. A definite diagnosis was made as stage IIIbumble foot after multidisciplinary approach of the patient. Bacterial culture was performed, and concurrently antibioticsusceptibility testing is determined using wound site exudates specimen. Bacterial isolates were identified asStaphylococcus aureus, known normal skin flora. Treatment was initiated with surgical incision and necrotized tissuesremoval. Lavage-drainage and ball bandage were applied with topical mupirocin ointment application. Doughnut shapedpad was attached on bottom of the ball bandage to reduce weight bearing. After three weeks of intensive care, thewound site completely healed but digit IV weakness remained permanently. The goshawk returned to nature after eightweeks after treatment.
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KEYWORD
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Accipiter gentilis, bumble foot, nothern goshawk, pododermatitis
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