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KMID : 1094020190360010082
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Journal of Veterinary Clinics
2019 Volume.36 No. 1 p.82 ~ p.84
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Treatment and Rehabilitation in a Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) with Both Legs Broken
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Kim Hee-Jong
Kim Young-Jun
Kim Moon-Jung
Park Young-Seok
Kim Byung-Soo
Park Seong-Jun
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Abstract
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A common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) was presented with inability to stand and fly at Chungnam Wild Animal Rescue Center. The kestrel showed non-weight bearing ambulation on both legs and crepitation with no external wound. Radiographs revealed a fracture on mid-diaphysis of right tibiotarsus and a distal end fracture of left femur. Intramedullary pinning was chosen for reduction of both fractures. The right tibiotarsal fracture was corrected first, and left femur was repaired 5 days later. The kestrel was managed with a specially designed sling to prevent further iatrogenic damage for 2 weeks. Three weeks after the surgery, the kestrel was able to stand and found to perch in 4 weeks. On 5 weeks, The kestrel could fly free at outdoor aviary and was released through rehabilitation for 3 months finally.
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KEYWORD
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common kestrel, IM pin, leg fracture, sling, rehabilitation
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