Surgical Management of Mandibular Fractures in Camels Using Modified IDW (IDW and Transfixation of Pins with Fibre Cast) Technique Parashar M.C.*, Gahlot T.K. Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner-334001 *SEND REPRINT REQUEST TO M.C. PARASHAR email: mukeshparashar77@gmail.com
Online Published on 25 December, 2023. Abstract In the present study, the clinical and radiological assessment of mandibular fractures in 6 male camels (Camelus dromedarius) of 3-14 years age was carried out. The fractures observed were bilateral and compound (83.33%) and bilateral and closed (16.66%) in nature. However, the fracture site at horizontal ramus recorded was anterior to tushes (33.33%) and across the alveoli (66.66%). Mandibular fracture cases were treated by Modified Interdental Wiring (IDW and Transfixation of Pins with Fibre Cast) technique. The animals were sedated with xylazine @ 0.4 mg/kg BW. Clinical and radiographical fracture union was observed within 06.83±0.31 weeks in the animals. During fracture healing complications of pin migration (33.33%), fibre cast bite wound (33.33%), development of sub mandibular abscess (16.66%) and mucosal wire gall wound (100%) were observed. Osteomyelitis was not observed as a complication after surgical repair of mandibular fracture. Top Keywords Camel, Fibre cast, Interdental wiring, Mandibular fracture, Transfixation of pins. Top |