SURGICAL CORRECTION OF POLYDACTYLY IN A CAMEL (CAMELUS DROMEDARIUS)

作者: Zuhair Bani-Ismail , Jeffrey J. Siems , Jan F. Hawkins

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摘要: A 2-mo-old, 90-kg, intact male camel (Camelus dromedarius) was admitted for surgical removal of a supernumerary digit associated with the medial aspect right carpus and metacarpus. Radiographic views metacarpus revealed articulating middle carpal joint via an extra bone. The consisted three bones. Surgical recommended to restore normal limb conformation, limit possibility future lameness, improve cosmetic appearance limb. Complete performed by disarticulating bone from its attachments second radial One year after surgery, leg appeared grossly showed no sign lameness.

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