Gastrointestinal parasites in bullfrogs (Lithobates catesbeianus) in aquaculture production units in the Mexican central highlands / Parasitos gastrointestinais em rãs-touro (Lithobates catesbeianus) em unidades de produção aquícola do planalto central do México

Abstract In Mexico, intensive production of bullfrogs is one of the most important aquaculture activities, due to growing demand for their meat. Frogs can be hosts for several parasites that negatively affect their development and health. The objective of this study was to identify the presence of intestinal parasites in bullfrogs in aquaculture production units. Eighteen bullfrogs aquaculture production units were selected, and 20 animals (n=360) from each farm. Fecal samples were obtained by mucosal scraping and processed using the concentration method. The overall prevalence of intestinal parasites was 70.5%, and all farms had frogs infected by some species of parasite. Two species of parasites were identified: Eimeria sp. and Strongyloides sp. Significant differences were found regarding parasite prevalence between males and females (73.8% vs 58.8%) and regarding tibia length (5.5 vs 6.1 cm) and weight (168 vs 187 g) between parasitized and non-parasitized frogs. In conclusion, the present study showed a high prevalence of intestinal parasites, and morphometric alterations (weight, snout-cloaca length, radio-ulna length, tibia length and distance between parotid glands) were identified in the parasitized animals. These results provided useful information that will enable establishment of adequate control measures to help minimize the adverse effects of these parasites.

Resumo No México, a produção intensiva de rãs-touro é uma das atividades mais relevantes da aquicultura devido à sua crescente demanda. As rãs podem ser hospedeiras de vários parasitos que afetam negativamente seu desenvolvimento e sua saúde animal. O objetivo deste trabalho é identificar a presença de parasitas gastrointestinais (IPs) em rãs de boi em unidades de produção aquícola. Foram selecionadas 18 unidades de produção aquícola de rãs-touro, e de cada unidade 20 animais (n=360). Amostras fecais foram obtidas por raspagem de mucosas e processadas pelo método de concentração. A prevalência geral de IPs foi de 70,5%, todas as fazendas foram infectadas com algum parasita. Duas espécies de parasitas Eimeria sp. e Strongyloides sp. foram identificadas; encontrando-se diferenças significativas na prevalência entre machos e fêmeas (73,8% vs 58,8%), comprimento da tíbia (5,5 vs 6,1 cm) e peso (168 vs 187 g) entre rãs parasitadas e não parasitadas. Em conclusão, o presente estudo mostrou uma alta prevalência e alterações morfométricas (peso, comprimento do ronco-cloaca, comprimento do rádio-ulna, comprimento da tíbia e distância entre as glândulas parótidas) todas identificadas nos animais parasitados. Esses resultados mostram informações relevantes que permitirão o estabelecimento de medidas de controle adequadas para ajudar a minimizar os efeitos adversos desses parasitas.

Fraturas apendiculares em cães e gatos: métodos de tratamento e desfechos / Appendicular fractures in dogs and cats: treatment methods and outcome

O objetivo deste estudo retrospectivo foi identificar a ocorrência de fraturas apendiculares em cães e gatos, os métodos de tratamento e os resultados obtidos com os mesmos, no Hospital Veterinário (HV) da Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul (Unijuí), no município de Ijuí - RS, no período de abril de 2013 a abril de 2022. De um total de 370 procedimentos cirúrgicos para tratamento de fraturas do esqueleto apendicular, 117 foram em fêmur (31,6%), 77 em tíbia e fíbula (20,8%), 62 em rádio e ulna (16,8%), 49 em úmero (13,2%), 45 em pelve (12,2%), 7 em metatarso e metacarpo (1,9%), 7 em tarso e carpo (1,9%), 4 em escápula (1,1%) e 2 em falanges (0,5%). O número de procedimentos foi superior ao número de animais, pois alguns apresentavam mais de uma fratura em diferentes ossos. Entre os 329 animais reportados neste estudo, concluiu-se que a principal causa de fraturas em cães e gatos foi atropelamento, sendo os filhotes os mais acometidos e as fraturas femorais as mais frequentes. Os fixadores esqueléticos externos destacaram-se como o método mais utilizado e o desfecho das osteossínteses foi satisfatório, sendo que a maior casuística correspondeu a fraturas cicatrizadas.

This retrospective study aimed to identify the occurrence of appendicular fractures in dogs and cats, treatment methods, and results obtained with them, at the Veterinary Hospital (VH) of the Regional University of the Northwest of the State of Rio Grande do Sul (Unijuí), in the city of Ijuí/RS, from April 2013 to April 2022. A total of 370 surgical procedures for the treatment of fractures of the appendicular skeleton was performed: 117 were in the fêmur (31,6%), 77 in the tíbia and fíbula (20,8%), 62 in the radius and ulna (16,8%), 49 in the humerus (13,2%), 45 in pélvis (12,2%), 7 in metatarsus and metacarpus (1,9%), 7 in tarsus and carpus (1,9%), 4 in the scapula (1,1%), and 2 in phalanges (0,5%). The number of procedures was higher than the number of animals, as some had more than one fracture in different bones. Among the 329 animals reported in this study, it was concluded that the main cause of fractures in dogs and cats was being run over, puppies were the most affected, and femoral fractures were the most frequent. External skeletal fixators stood out as the most used method and the outcome of osteosynthesis was satisfactory, with the largest number of cases corresponding to healed fractures.

Gastrointestinal parasites in bullfrogs (Lithobates catesbeianus) in aquaculture production units in the Mexican central highlands / Parasitos gastrointestinais em rãs-touro (Lithobates catesbeianus) em unidades de produção aquícola do planalto central do México

In Mexico, intensive production of bullfrogs is one of the most important aquaculture activities, due to growing demand for their meat. Frogs can be hosts for several parasites that negatively affect their development and health. The objective of this study was to identify the presence of intestinal parasites in bullfrogs in aquaculture production units. Eighteen bullfrogs aquaculture production units were selected, and 20 animals (n=360) from each farm. Fecal samples were obtained by mucosal scraping and processed using the concentration method. The overall prevalence of intestinal parasites was 70.5%, and all farms had frogs infected by some species of parasite. Two species of parasites were identified: Eimeria sp. and Strongyloides sp. Significant differences were found regarding parasite prevalence between males and females (73.8% vs 58.8%) and regarding tibia length (5.5 vs 6.1 cm) and weight (168 vs 187 g) between parasitized and non-parasitized frogs. In conclusion, the present study showed a high prevalence of intestinal parasites, and morphometric alterations (weight, snout-cloaca length, radio-ulna length, tibia length and distance between parotid glands) were identified in the parasitized animals. These results provided useful information that will enable establishment of adequate control measures to help minimize the adverse effects of these parasites.(AU)

No México, a produção intensiva de rãs-touro é uma das atividades mais relevantes da aquicultura devido à sua crescente demanda. As rãs podem ser hospedeiras de vários parasitos que afetam negativamente seu desenvolvimento e sua saúde animal. O objetivo deste trabalho é identificar a presença de parasitas gastrointestinais (IPs) em rãs de boi em unidades de produção aquícola. Foram selecionadas 18 unidades de produção aquícola de rãs-touro, e de cada unidade 20 animais (n=360). Amostras fecais foram obtidas por raspagem de mucosas e processadas pelo método de concentração. A prevalência geral de IPs foi de 70,5%, todas as fazendas foram infectadas com algum parasita. Duas espécies de parasitas Eimeria sp. e Strongyloides sp. foram identificadas; encontrando-se diferenças significativas na prevalência entre machos e fêmeas (73,8% vs 58,8%), comprimento da tíbia (5,5 vs 6,1 cm) e peso (168 vs 187 g) entre rãs parasitadas e não parasitadas. Em conclusão, o presente estudo mostrou uma alta prevalência e alterações morfométricas (peso, comprimento do ronco-cloaca, comprimento do rádio-ulna, comprimento da tíbia e distância entre as glândulas parótidas) todas identificadas nos animais parasitados. Esses resultados mostram informações relevantes que permitirão o estabelecimento de medidas de controle adequadas para ajudar a minimizar os efeitos adversos desses parasitas.(AU)

Anestesia intravenosa parcial (AIVP) em uma lobo-guará (Chrysocyon brachyurus) neonata / Partial intravenous anesthesia (PIVA) in a neonate maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus)

Background: The maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) is the largest canid in South America and the only representative of its genus. The scientific literature presents studies referring to the management and anaesthesia of the species but is scarce in case of emergency procedures, and to date, there are no reports of anaesthesia for emergency procedures in a neonatal maned wolf. Thus, this study aimed to report xenotransfusion and emergency anaesthesia for thoracic limb amputation in an approximately 8-days-old maned wolf pup. Case: A maned wolf pup, approximately 8-day-old, with a history of an accident with an agricultural machine, was referred to the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Paraná - Palotina Sector (HVP - UFPR) with a grade III open fracture of left radius and ulna. At the physical evaluation, bullous rales were observed in the right caudal lobe on pulmonary auscultation, hypoglycemia and severe dehydration, the latter being determined by the occurrence of enophthalmos, increased capillary refill time and skin turgor (3 s). The hemogram revealed regenerative hypochromic macrocytic anaemia, thrombocytopenia and leukopenia, and the chest radiograph showed alveolar pattern opacification, associated with the presence of air bronchograms in the caudal lobes, more evident on the right side, suggestive of pulmonary contusion. Considering the laboratory alterations and the need for amputation of the thoracic limb, xenotransfusion was chosen before the anaesthetic procedure. The animal was pre-medicated with methadone 0.2 mg/kg and anaesthetic induction was performed with propofol titrated to effect, requiring 10 mg/kg. This was followed by endotracheal intubation and anaesthetic maintenance using the partial intravenous technique with an infusion of 5 µg/kg/h of remifentanil and Isoflurane vaporised through a non-rebreathing system in oxygen at 0.6. Anaesthetic monitoring included heart rate and electrocardiogram tracing, respiratory rate, oxyhemoglobin saturation, end-tidal partial pressure of carbon dioxide, systemic blood pressure by the oscillometric method, and oesophageal body temperature. Although the blood tests after the transfusion showed an increase in hematocrit, changes suggestive of a delayed hemolytic reaction because of the transfusion were also noticed. Discussion: Preanesthetic stabilisation is critical, as anaesthesia of unstable patients may result in a higher risk of anaesthetic complications. Critically ill patients may present systemic imbalances that can trigger pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes of anaesthetics and analgesics. Neonates have several marked physiological differences, since some organs are still immature, have a high body volume of water, and present a reduced amount of total fat and concentrations of circulating proteins, making it necessary to adjust protocols and doses used for these patients. Blood transfusion between the same species is always the best option, though xenotransfusion becomes an option when there is no homologous donor available. However, it can present a great risk to life, as there is a lack of studies regarding the blood typing of the species and blood compatibility tests. We concluded that there was an increase in hematocrit after 24 h of xenotransfusion and, even with signs of delayed hemolytic reaction observed in the blood test, the patient did not show specific clinical signs of transfusion reaction. The pup was sensitive to methadone but required a high dose of propofol for anaesthetic induction. The use of methadone as a pre-anaesthetic agent and the infusion of remifentanil provided adequate analgesia based on the parameters evaluated.

Anatomy and surgical approach to the humerus, radius and ulna of common sloth (Bradypus variegatus) / Anatomia e acesso cirúrgico ao úmero, rádio e ulna de preguiça-comum (Bradypus variegatus)

The surgical clinic of wild animals has increased in routine veterinary, where fractures by traumas are of frequent occurrence. This study determined the surgical accesses for osteosynthesis of the diaphyses of the humerus, radius and ulna of common sloth (Bradypus variegatus). Seven cadavers of B. variegatus were used for determination of the muscles of the thoracic limb, as well as the most important vessels and nerves, and better bone area for fixation of internal implants. The structural conformation of the radius and ulna in Bradypus variegatus were like those described in the literature for domestic animals but the humerus presented differences in the distal extremity because it was flattened. The musculature of Bradypus variegatus showed similarities with domestic animals. Due the different conformation of the humerus the surgical access to this bone can be performed by lateral approach, from the incision of M. triceps brachii lateral head, for fixation of the implant on the lateral side of the bone. Surgical access to the radius shaft can be performed by craniolateral approach, by incising the muscular fascia and separation of the cranially M. common digital extensor, and lateral digital extensor caudally. In ulna, a caudal access to the bone can be performed followed by release of the insertion m. flexor carpoulnar for placement of the internal implant on the lateral bone face.

A clínica cirúrgica de animais silvestres tem se intensificado na rotina veterinária, onde fraturas por traumas são frequentes. O objetivo deste estudo foi a determinação de acessos cirúrgicos para osteossíntese das diáfises do úmero, rádio e ulna de preguiça-comum (Bradypus variegatus). Sete cadáveres de B. variegatus foram utilizados para determinação dos músculos do membro torácico, bem como dos vasos e nervos mais importantes, e melhor área óssea para fixação de implantes internos. A conformação estrutural do rádio e da ulna em B. variegatus eram similares às descritas na literatura para animais domésticos, o úmero apresentou diferenças na extremidade distal pois apresentou-se achatado. A musculatura de B. variegatus mostrou semelhanças com os animais domésticos. Devido à diferente conformação do úmero o acesso cirúrgico a este osso pode ser realizado por abordagem lateral, a partir da incisão do M. tríceps braquial cabeça lateral, para fixação do implante na face lateral do osso. O acesso cirúrgico à diáfise do rádio pode ser realizado por abordagem craniolateral, por incisão da fáscia muscular e separação cranialmente do M. extensor digital comum e extensor digital lateral caudalmente. Na ulna, pode-se realizar um acesso caudal ao osso seguido de liberação da inserção do M. flexor carpoulnar para colocação do implante interno na face lateral do osso.

Osteoma in Agapornis roseicollis / Osteoma em Agapornis roseicollis

Neoplasias are important causes of illness and death in domestic animals. However, in birds, they are less frequent compared with other species such as dogs and cats. Moreover, benign tumors of bone are even less frequent in captive birds being considered sporadic, which make it a poorly understood entity due to the lack of clinical and histopathological data. Thus, we present a case of an osteoma in a Peach-faced lovebird (Agapornis roseicollis) approaching clinical and morphological aspects. A two-years-old lovebird was referred to the veterinary hospital with a 4-month evolution round to oval tumoral mass on the wing. The nodule was firm, painful when manipulated. Radiographic examination revealed a radiopaque mass in the radius and ulna bones. The animal has died during the surgical procedures. The affected wing was submitted to pathology service and histopathology revealed an osteoma.

As neoplasias são importantes causas de doença e morte em animais domésticos. No entanto, em aves, são menos frequentes em comparação com outras espécies, como cães e gatos. Além disso, tumores ósseos benignos são ainda menos frequentes em aves de cativeiro sendo considerados esporádicos, o que o torna uma entidade pouco compreendida devido à falta de dados clínicos e histopatológicos. Assim, apresentamos um caso de osteoma em Periquito cara-de-pêssego (Agapornis roseicollis) abordando aspectos clínicos e morfológicos. Um periquito de dois anos foi encaminhado ao hospital veterinário com uma massa tumoral ovalada na asa com evolução de 4 meses. O nódulo era firme, doloroso quando manipulado. O exame radiográfico revelou uma massa radiopaca nos ossos rádio e ulna. O animal morreu durante os procedimentos cirúrgicos. A asa afetada foi submetida ao serviço de patologia e a histopatologia revelou um osteoma.

Fraturas apendiculares em cães e gatos: casuística / Appendicular fractures in dogs and cats: casuistry

A ocorrência de fraturas é comum em cães e gatos, principalmente as ocasionadas por atropelamento. Diante disso, um estudo retrospectivo de cães e gatos atendidos entre abril de 2013 e abril de 2020 no Hospital Veterinário da Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul foi realizado. O estudo teve como objetivo identificar a prevalência das fraturas apendiculares, a etiologia e o tratamento. De um total de 222 animais, 197 (88,7%) eram cães e 25 (11,3%) eram gatos, os quais apresentaram 254 fraturas apendiculares. Quanto às fraturas, os seguintes resultados foram observados: 86 fraturas de fêmur (33,9%), 58 fraturas de tíbia e fíbula (22,8%), 24 fraturas da pelve (9,4%), 39 fraturas do rádio e da ulna (15,4%), 40 fraturas do úmero (15,7%), 3 fraturas de escápula (1,2%), 3 fraturas de metatarso (1,2%) e 1 fratura de metacarpo (0,4%). Os animais mais afetados foram os cães: machos (n=100; 57,8%), com idade de até três anos (n=123; 62,4%), sem raça definida (n=95; 45%), de porte pequeno (n=123; 62,4%). Desta forma, conclui-se que o perfil de animais com fraturas apendiculares da Região Noroeste do Rio Grande do Sul é: cães machos, sem raça definida, jovens, de pequeno porte, sendo que o fêmur foi o osso mais acometido devido a acidentes automobilísticos.

The occurrence of fractures is common in dogs and cats, especially those caused by being run over. Therefore, a retrospective study of dogs and cats attended between April 2013 and April 2020 at the Veterinary Hospital of the Regional University of the Northwest of the State of Rio Grande do Sul was carried out. The study aimed to identify the prevalence of appendicular fractures, the etiology, and the treatment. Among 222 animals, 197 (88.7%) were dogs and 25 (11.3%) were cats, which presented 254 appendicular fractures. Regarding the fractures, the following results were observed: 86 fractures of femur (33.9%), 58 fractures of tibia and fibula (22.8%), 24 fractures of pelvis (9.4%), 39 fractures of radius and ulna (15.4%), 40 fractures of humerus (15.7%), 3 fractures of scapular (1.2%), 3 fractures of metatarsal (1.2%), and 1 fracture of metacarpal (0.4%). The most affected animals were dogs: male (n = 100; 57.8%), aged up to three years (n=123; 62.4%), mixed breed (n=95; 45%), small size (n=123; 62.4%). In conclusion, the animals profile with appendicular fractures of the Northwest Region of Rio Grande do Sul is: male dogs, mixed breed, young, small, and with femur as the most affected bone due to automobile accidents.

Tratamento do rádio curvo em cão jovem com associação das técnicas de grampeamento fisário radial, ostectomia ulnar e fixador externo dinâmico transarticular / Treatment of radius curvus in a young dog with association of radial physeal stapling, ulnar ostectomy and transarticular dynamic external fixator techniques

Background: Radius curvus is a clinical manifestation of the premature closure of the distal ulnar physis and the mostcommon physeal disease in dogs, representing 63% of all physeal injuries. There are few reports indicating the techniqueof stapling for treatment of radius curvus in squeletically immature dogs. The aim of this study is to report a case of radiuscurvus in a young dog successfully treated with a combination of 3 surgical tecniques: 1- Stapling the medial and cranialportions of the distal radial physis; 2- Oblique osteotomy of the proximal ulna and ostectomy of the distal ulna, and 3-Dynamic external skeletal fixation in the elbow joint.Case: A 5-month-old female dog was referred to the University Veterinary Hospital with a history of left thoracic limb deformity for 2 months. There was a history of possible traumatic event on the front limb, in addition to providing nutritionalsupplements daily. In the radiographic evaluation the changes were identified in the left thoracic limb: shortening of theulna, procurvatum and medial angulation of the distal radius, increased joint space and articular incongruity of the elbowjoint. The dog was subjected to surgical treatment by the combination of three main surgical techniques. For the staplingof the distal radial physis the surgical approach on the cranial-medial surface of the distal radius was made. Two surgicalstaples were positioned in the distal radial physis. Thereafter a caudal approach was made to the distal region of the ulnardiaphysis for the distal ostectomy of the ulna. A bone segment of 1 cm in length of the distal ulnar diaphysis was removed.Another caudal approach was made to the proximal region of the ulnar diaphysis and a proximal oblique osteotomy of theulna was performed. For the dynamic external skeletal fixation in the elbow joint two Steinmann pins were inserted. Thefirst pin was proximal to the supracondilar...

Tratamento do rádio curvo em cão jovem com associação das técnicas de grampeamento fisário radial, ostectomia ulnar e fixador externo dinâmico transarticular / Treatment of radius curvus in a young dog with association of radial physeal stapling, ulnar ostectomy and transarticular dynamic external fixator techniques

Background: Radius curvus is a clinical manifestation of the premature closure of the distal ulnar physis and the mostcommon physeal disease in dogs, representing 63% of all physeal injuries. There are few reports indicating the techniqueof stapling for treatment of radius curvus in squeletically immature dogs. The aim of this study is to report a case of radiuscurvus in a young dog successfully treated with a combination of 3 surgical tecniques: 1- Stapling the medial and cranialportions of the distal radial physis; 2- Oblique osteotomy of the proximal ulna and ostectomy of the distal ulna, and 3-Dynamic external skeletal fixation in the elbow joint.Case: A 5-month-old female dog was referred to the University Veterinary Hospital with a history of left thoracic limb deformity for 2 months. There was a history of possible traumatic event on the front limb, in addition to providing nutritionalsupplements daily. In the radiographic evaluation the changes were identified in the left thoracic limb: shortening of theulna, procurvatum and medial angulation of the distal radius, increased joint space and articular incongruity of the elbowjoint. The dog was subjected to surgical treatment by the combination of three main surgical techniques. For the staplingof the distal radial physis the surgical approach on the cranial-medial surface of the distal radius was made. Two surgicalstaples were positioned in the distal radial physis. Thereafter a caudal approach was made to the distal region of the ulnardiaphysis for the distal ostectomy of the ulna. A bone segment of 1 cm in length of the distal ulnar diaphysis was removed.Another caudal approach was made to the proximal region of the ulnar diaphysis and a proximal oblique osteotomy of theulna was performed. For the dynamic external skeletal fixation in the elbow joint two Steinmann pins were inserted. Thefirst pin was proximal to the supracondilar...(AU)

First dinosaur record from the Marília Formation (Maastrichtian) in the Gurinhatã municipality, Minas Gerais state, Brazil

Abstract Titanosaurs are one of the most common dinosaurs found in Cretaceous outcrops, especially in Brazil. In this article we describe a proximal portion of an ulna (Paleo-UFG/V-0039) which was found isolated Paleo-UFG/V-0039 comes from a sandstone outcrop, with fine to medium granulation, of the Marília Formation (Bauru Group) that appears irregularly in the municipality of Gurinhatã, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The occurrence described here is the first dinosaur osteological remains documented in this municipality. Although incomplete, Paleo-UFG/V-0039 could be identified as an indeterminate lithostrotian titanosaur whose morphology is similar to some appendicular elements of European species than South American ones. However, the incompleteness of the specimen has difficult complex interpretations. Finally, Paleo-UFG/V-0039 highlights the importance of the Gurinhatã outcrops and other sites in this region for future discoveries.

First dinosaur record from the Marília Formation (Maastrichtian) in the Gurinhatã municipality, Minas Gerais state, Brazil

Abstract Titanosaurs are one of the most common dinosaurs found in Cretaceous outcrops, especially in Brazil. In this article we describe a proximal portion of an ulna (Paleo-UFG/V-0039) which was found isolated Paleo-UFG/V-0039 comes from a sandstone outcrop, with fine to medium granulation, of the Marília Formation (Bauru Group) that appears irregularly in the municipality of Gurinhatã, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The occurrence described here is the first dinosaur osteological remains documented in this municipality. Although incomplete, Paleo-UFG/V-0039 could be identified as an indeterminate lithostrotian titanosaur whose morphology is similar to some appendicular elements of European species than South American ones. However, the incompleteness of the specimen has difficult complex interpretations. Finally, Paleo-UFG/V-0039 highlights the importance of the Gurinhatã outcrops and other sites in this region for future discoveries.

First dinosaur record from the Marília Formation (Maastrichtian) in the Gurinhatã municipality, Minas Gerais state, Brazil

Titanosaurs are one of the most common dinosaurs found in Cretaceous outcrops, especially in Brazil. In this article we describe a proximal portion of an ulna (Paleo-UFG/V-0039) which was found isolated Paleo-UFG/V-0039 comes from a sandstone outcrop, with fine to medium granulation, of the Marília Formation (Bauru Group) that appears irregularly in the municipality of Gurinhatã, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The occurrence described here is the first dinosaur osteological remains documented in this municipality. Although incomplete, Paleo-UFG/V-0039 could be identified as an indeterminate lithostrotian titanosaur whose morphology is similar to some appendicular elements of European species than South American ones. However, the incompleteness of the specimen has difficult complex interpretations. Finally, Paleo-UFG/V-0039 highlights the importance of the Gurinhatã outcrops and other sites in this region for future discoveries.(AU)

Treatment of fractures and other orthopedic problems in cats and dogs using versatile external fixator / Tratamento de fraturas de extremidades de cães e gatos usando fixador externo versátil

Many complicated bone fractures can be healed by different techniques including linear external fixation. New generation linear external fixators enhanced the scope of application for bone fractures by mechanical progress. Difficulties include implementing enough pins through fixation clamps to the comminuted fragments or clamp addition and fixing it properly to the rod with the correct pin insertion angle. Effective configurations may not always result. This study sought to reveal the clinical efficiency of modified clamps of a versatile external fixator (VEF) to fix different types of fractures and orthopedic problems according to the radiographic and clinical results. We used this fixator on 17 cats and 17 dogs of different ages and sizes, having different types of antebrachium, humerus, tibia, ulna fractures, and bone-muscle deformities. Clamps had different features to connect fixator pins. Many fixator configurations were created according to the fracture type and body weight of the animals. The most used ones were unilateral and bilateral configurations. The callus formation and visual gait analysis were observed after the operations, until the removal of the fixator. After fixator removal, the visual gait status of the limbs was excellent in 67% of the cases, good in 15%, fair in 12%, and poor in 6%. We found that rods and fixator pins were connected easily by semi-locked clamps. Also, the double pin holding clamps saved space on the fixation rod by the application of two pins through one clamp. We think that clamps of versatile external fixators can easily be constructed to limb fractures and save time during surgery.(AU)

Diversas fraturas ósseas complicadas podem ser tratadas por diferentes técnicas, incluindo fixadores externos lineares. Os fixadores externos lineares de nova geração aumentaram o escopo de aplicação para fraturas ósseas devido ao progresso mecânico. A dificuldade é implementar um número suficiente de pinos através de clamps de fixação aos fragmentos osseos ou adição de clamps com fixação adequadamente à haste com o ângulo correto de inserção do pino. As configurações eficazes nem sempre podem ser realizadas. Este estudo pretendia revelar a eficácia clínica das clamps modificadas de um fixador externo versátil para corrigir diferentes tipos de fraturas e problemas ortopédicos de acordo com os resultados radiográficos e clínicos. O fixador foi utilizado em 17 gatos e 17 cães de diferentes idades e tamanhos, com diferentes tipos de antebraço, úmero, tíbia, fratura de ulna e deformidades ósseo-musculares. Os clamps tinham recursos diferentes para conectar os pinos do fixador. Muitas configurações de fixadores foram criadas de acordo com o tipo de fratura e peso corporal dos animais. As mais utilizadas foram as configurações unilateral e bilateral. A formação do calo e a análise visual da marcha foram observadas após as cirurgias, até a retirada do fixador. Após a retirada do fixador, a utilização dos membros foi excelente em 67% dos casos, bom em 15% dos casos, regular em 12% dos casos, ruim em 6% dos casos. Concluímos que as hastes e os pinos do fixador foram facilmente conectados por clamps semi-travados. Além disso, os clamps de fixação de pino duplo economizaram espaço na haste de fixação com a aplicação de dois pinos em clamp. Acreditamos que os clamps de fixadores externos versáteis podem ser facilmente construídas para fraturas de membros, economizando tempo na cirurgia.(AU)

Toxoplasmose encefálica em um gambá-de-orelha-branca (Didelphis albiventris) / Encephalic toxoplasm in a white-eared possum (Didelphis albiventris)

Background: Toxoplasmosis is caused by Toxoplasma gondii, an obligate intracellular protozoan that belongs to the Apicomplexa phylum, coccidian subclass, and affects all warm-blooded animals. The role of opossums in the epidemiology of toxoplasmosis in Brazil is not fully understood, and there are very few descriptions of toxoplasmosis lesions in these animals. This report describes the anatomopathological, molecular and immunohistochemical findings of a case of encephalic toxoplasmosis in free-living white-eared possum (Didelphis albiventris). Case: A young male opossum (D. albiventris), was treated at the Veterinary Hospital of Wild Animals of the University of Brasília, Federal District. The animal was apathetic, uncoordinated, reluctant to move, and had an exposed proximal fracture in the left radius and ulna with laceration of muscles and adjacent tendinous structures. Amputation on the left thoracic limb was performed followed by analgesia and antibiotic therapy. The environment is frequented by other wild animals, and stray cats have access to the patio of the building. Twenty-five days after arriving at the hospital, the animal was found dead in its cage. After death, a necropsy was performed. Organ fragments from the abdominal cavity, thoracic and central nervous system were collected, processed routinely for histology and stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Macroscopic lesions in the central nervous system were not observed. On microscopy, the brain showed moderate random glial nodules throughout the neuropil associated with the presence of spherical to elongated parasitic cysts of about 20 µm, with a thin wall and with its interior full of bradyzoites, consistent with Toxoplasma gondii. There was also moderate fibrinoid necrosis and moderate multifocal lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate surrounding the blood vessels (perivascular cuffs) To investigate the etiology of the brain injury, brain sections were subjected to immunohistochemistry (IHC) and real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) technique for detection of T. gondii and Neospora caninum. Immunostaining for T. gondii in the cyst wall and in bradyzoites and negative immunostaining for N. caninum. qPCR was positive for T. gondii and negative for N. caninum. Discussion: Diagnosis of encephalic toxoplasmosis in a Didelphis albiventris was possible based on histopathological, immunohistochemical and molecular findings. The morphological classification of the brain lesion was important for the diagnosis. Brain toxoplasmosis in opossums usually results in focal areas of malacia on macroscopy and focally extensive necrosis on microscopy, neutrophil infiltrate, calcified necrotic material, and perivascular cuffs of lymphocytes and plasma cells. In the present case, similar histopathological lesions were noted, but no significant macroscopic changes were observed. The etiology here was defined by immunohistochemistry and qPCR, techniques proven to be useful and with good specificity for diagnosing toxoplasmosis in mammals. It is believed that the positive immunohistochemical and molecular result for Toxoplasma gondii together with the negative result for Neospora caninum were conclusive for the diagnosis. Thus, we demonstrate here a post mortem diagnosis of toxoplasmosis in a free-living synanthropic opossum and the use of anatomopathology, immunohistochemistry and real-time polymerase chain reaction as a diagnostic option for this disease in opossums.

Aloenxertos ósseos e enxerto sintético de hidroxiapatita em falha óssea ulnar em galinhas (Gallus gallus domesticus), aspectos radiográficos e histológicos / Bone allografts and synthetic grafts hydroxyapatite on ulnar bone defect in fowl (Gallus gallus domesticus), radiographic and histological aspects

Dos atendimentos ortopédicos realizados em aves no HCV-UFRGS, 86% são fraturas, sendo aproximadamente 30% delas cominutivas com perda óssea expressiva, justificando a importância da utilização de enxertos em fraturas de aves. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar dois aloenxertos e enxerto sintético de hidroxiapatita em defeito ósseo de galinhas. Utilizaram-se 30 galinhas separadas em três grupos: aloenxerto congelado em ultra-freezer (GUF), aloenxerto congelado em nitrogênio líquido (GNL) e enxerto sintético de hidroxiapatita deficiente em cálcio (GHA). Nos três grupos, os enxertos foram aplicados com placas e parafusos bloqueados de 2mm na ulna direita das aves, avaliando-se a evolução por meio de exames radiográficos até serem completados 90 dias de pós-operatório e o resultado final mediante exame histológico. A média e desvio-padrão relacionando o tempo de consolidação óssea radiográfica foi: GNL 61,67±21,79 dias (90% de consolidação), GUF 47,14±13,50 dias (70% de consolidação) e GHA 70±18,17 dias (60% de consolidação). Houve diferença significativa no tempo de consolidação óssea entre o GUF e o GHA. Histologicamente, os enxertos do GUF foram os que estavam em consolidação mais avançada. Os aloenxertos do GNL foram superiores no preenchimento de falha óssea ulnar de galinhas.(AU)

Of the orthopedic visits performed on birds at HCV-UFRGS, 86% are fractures, and approximately 30% of them are comminuted with expressive bone loss, justifying the importance of the use of grafts in bird fractures. The objective of this work was to test two allografts and a synthetic HADC graft on finishing in Gallus gallus domesticus. 30 laying hens were used, divided in three groups: frozen allograft in ultrafreezer (UFG); frozen allograft in liquid nitrogen (LNG); calcium deficient synthetic hydroxyapatite graft (HAG). The three graft groups were exposed to serial radiographs until the 90 postoperative days, as well as the histological examination at the end of the experiment were: LNG 61.67±21.79 days (90% consolidation), UFG 47.14±13.50 days (70% consolidation) and HAG 70±18.17 days (60% consolidation). There was a significant difference in bone healing time between GUF and GHA. Histologically, GUF grafts were the ones that were in the most advanced consolidation. LNG allografts were superior in filling ulnar bone failure of fowl.(AU)

Aloenxertos ósseos e enxerto sintético de hidroxiapatita em falha óssea ulnar em galinhas (Gallus gallus domesticus), aspectos radiográficos e histológicos / Bone allografts and synthetic grafts hydroxyapatite on ulnar bone defect in fowl (Gallus gallus domesticus), radiographic and histological aspects

Dos atendimentos ortopédicos realizados em aves no HCV-UFRGS, 86% são fraturas, sendo aproximadamente 30% delas cominutivas com perda óssea expressiva, justificando a importância da utilização de enxertos em fraturas de aves. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar dois aloenxertos e enxerto sintético de hidroxiapatita em defeito ósseo de galinhas. Utilizaram-se 30 galinhas separadas em três grupos: aloenxerto congelado em ultra-freezer (GUF), aloenxerto congelado em nitrogênio líquido (GNL) e enxerto sintético de hidroxiapatita deficiente em cálcio (GHA). Nos três grupos, os enxertos foram aplicados com placas e parafusos bloqueados de 2mm na ulna direita das aves, avaliando-se a evolução por meio de exames radiográficos até serem completados 90 dias de pós-operatório e o resultado final mediante exame histológico. A média e desvio-padrão relacionando o tempo de consolidação óssea radiográfica foi: GNL 61,67±21,79 dias (90% de consolidação), GUF 47,14±13,50 dias (70% de consolidação) e GHA 70±18,17 dias (60% de consolidação). Houve diferença significativa no tempo de consolidação óssea entre o GUF e o GHA. Histologicamente, os enxertos do GUF foram os que estavam em consolidação mais avançada. Os aloenxertos do GNL foram superiores no preenchimento de falha óssea ulnar de galinhas.(AU)

Of the orthopedic visits performed on birds at HCV-UFRGS, 86% are fractures, and approximately 30% of them are comminuted with expressive bone loss, justifying the importance of the use of grafts in bird fractures. The objective of this work was to test two allografts and a synthetic HADC graft on finishing in Gallus gallus domesticus. 30 laying hens were used, divided in three groups: frozen allograft in ultrafreezer (UFG); frozen allograft in liquid nitrogen (LNG); calcium deficient synthetic hydroxyapatite graft (HAG). The three graft groups were exposed to serial radiographs until the 90 postoperative days, as well as the histological examination at the end of the experiment were: LNG 61.67±21.79 days (90% consolidation), UFG 47.14±13.50 days (70% consolidation) and HAG 70±18.17 days (60% consolidation). There was a significant difference in bone healing time between GUF and GHA. Histologically, GUF grafts were the ones that were in the most advanced consolidation. LNG allografts were superior in filling ulnar bone failure of fowl.(AU)

Uso da associação entre hidroxiapatita e plasma rico em plaqueta no tratamento de uma não união óssea de rádio e ulna em um cão ­ relato de caso / Use of the association between hydroxyapatite and platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of radius and ulna nonunion in a dog ­ case report / Asociación de hidroxiapatita y plasma rico en plaqueta en el tratamiento de ausencia ósea de radio y cúbito en un perro ­ relato de caso

A não união óssea é uma complicação ortopédica que ocorre normalmente devido à instabilidade da fratura em decorrência de uma escolha de fixação inadequada ou inapropriada, suprimento sanguíneo deficiente, osteomielite e afastamento excessivo dos fragmentos; sendo mais comumente em cães de raças pequenas e miniatura; e de maior ocorrência em regiões distais de rádio, ulna, tíbia e fíbula. Este trabalho relata a utilização da associação entre Hidroxiapatita e Plasma Rico em Plaqueta no tratamento de uma não união óssea de rádio e ulna e esclarece os benefícios desses biomateriais no processo de regeneração do tecido ósseo. O presente trabalho tem por objetivo relatar o caso de um canino com não união óssea de rádio/ulna devido ao alinhamento inadequado dos fragmentos ósseos no tratamento conservador com bandagem, proporcionando instabilidade do foco da fratura. O tratamento cirúrgico consistiu na colocação de uma placa óssea e enxertia com Hidroxiapatita e Plasma Rico em Plaqueta para melhor regeneração óssea. A utilização de tais biomateriais no tratamento da não união foi benéfica para a formação do calo ósseo primário, não produzindo efeitos adversos para o paciente. A partir desse resultado pode-se concluir que, a utilização desses biomateriais e enxertia precisa ser mais bem estudada e aprimorada na reparação óssea de uma não união, visto que, a aplicabilidade dessa associação mostrou-se um método eficiente, não apresentando sinais de infecção e nem evidência de rejeição.(AU)

Bone nonunion is an orthopedic complication that usually occurs due to fracture instability as a result of an inadequate or inappropriate choice of fixation, deficient blood supply, osteomyelitis, and excessive removal of fragments; which is more commonly seen in small and miniature breeds; and more frequent in the distal regions of radius, ulna, tibia, and fibula. This paper reports on the use of the association between Hydroxyapatite and Platelet-Rich Plasma in the treatment of a radius and ulna nonunion and clarifies the benefits of these biomaterials in the bone tissue regeneration process. This study reports the case of a dog presenting nonunion of radius and ulna bone due to inadequate alignment of bone fragments in a conservative treatment with bandage, providing instability of the fracture focus. The surgical treatment consisted of placing a bone plate and grafting with Hydroxyapatite and Platelet-Rich Plasma for better bone regeneration. The use of such biomaterials in the treatment of nonunion injuries was beneficial for the formation of the primary bone callus, without producing adverse effects for the patient. From this result, it can be concluded that the use of these biomaterials and grafting needs to be further studied and improved for use in bone repair of nonunion cases, since the applicability of this association proved to be an efficient method, with no signs of infection or evidence of rejection.(AU)

Ausencia de unión ósea es uma complicación ortopédica que normalmente ocurre debido a la instabilidade de la fractura como resultado de uma elección de fijación inadecuada o inapropriada, aporte sanguíneo deficiente, osteomielitis y remoción excessiva de fragmentos; que se observa com mayor frecuencia en perros de razas pequeñas y miniaturas; y más frecuente em regiones distales de radio, cúbito, tíbia y peroné. Este artículo informa sobre el uso de la asociación de Hidroxiapatita y Plasma rico en plaqueta en el tratamiento de ausencia de unión del radio e el cúbito, y aclara los benefícios de esos biomateriales en el processo de regeneración del tejido ósseo. Esa investigación ha tenido como objetivo reportar el caso de un perro sin unión de radio / cúbito por alineación inadecuada de fragmentos óseos en tratamiento conservador con vendaje, proporcionando inestabilidad del foco de la fractura. El tratamiento quirúrgico consistió en la colocación de una placa ósea e injerto con Hidroxiapatita y Plasma rico en plaqueta para uma mejor regeneración ósea. El uso de tales biomateriales en el tratamiento de ausencia de unión ha sido beneficioso para la formación del callo óseo primario, sin producir efectos adversos para el paciente. A partir de ese resultado se puede concluir que, el uso de esos biomateriales e injertos necesitan ser mejor estudiado y mejorado en la reparación de ausencia ósea, ya que la aplicabilidad de esa asociación demostró ser um método eficaz, sin presentar signos de infección y evidencia de rechazo.(AU)

Um exemplar muito jovem de Mazama sp. encontrado na Gruta Cuvieri, região de Lagoa Santa, estado de Minas Gerais, Brasil / A very young specimen from Mazama sp. found in Cuvieri Cave, Lagoa Santa region, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Durante o Quaternário, as cavernas serviram como armadilhas naturais para numerosos grupos de animais e, devido às condições ambientais relativamente estáveis, a preservação nesse ambiente é melhor do que na superfície, de modo que o material osteológico encontrado nas cavernas representa um registro importante de eventos ambientais e mudanças na fauna. A Caverna Cuvieri faz parte do complexo Carste de Lagoa Santa, conhecido por seu grande número de cavernas contendo ossos preservados de animais recentes e extintos. Os cervídeos representam a família mais abundante de macrovertebrados encontrados na caverna de Cuvieri, com espécimes com grande variação ontogenética de representantes do gênero Mazama. O presente estudo descreve a ocorrência do espécime mais jovem deste gênero encontrado em um depósito de caverna. O espécime consiste em ossos apendiculares (fêmures, úmeros, tíbias, rádios, ulna e escápula) sem desgaste, ataque predatório ou evidência de intemperismo.

During the Quaternary, caves served as natural traps for numerous groups of animals and due to relatively stable environmental conditions preservation is better than on the surface, so the osteological material found in caves represents an important record of environmental events and faunal changes. Cuvieri Cave is part of the Lagoa Santa Karst complex, known for its large number of caves containing preserved bones of recent and extinct animals. Cervidae represent the most abundant family of macrovertebrates found at Cuvieri Cave, with specimens with large ontogenetic variation of representatives of the genus Mazama. The present study describes the occurrence of the youngest specimen of this genus found in a cave deposit. The specimen consists of appendicular bones (femurs, humerus, tibias, radios, ulna and scapula) without wear, predatory attack or evidence of weathering.

Um exemplar muito jovem de Mazama sp. encontrado na Gruta Cuvieri, região de Lagoa Santa, estado de Minas Gerais, Brasil / A very young specimen from Mazama sp. found in Cuvieri Cave, Lagoa Santa region, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Durante o Quaternário, as cavernas serviram como armadilhas naturais para numerosos grupos de animais e, devido às condições ambientais relativamente estáveis, a preservação nesse ambiente é melhor do que na superfície, de modo que o material osteológico encontrado nas cavernas representa um registro importante de eventos ambientais e mudanças na fauna. A Caverna Cuvieri faz parte do complexo Carste de Lagoa Santa, conhecido por seu grande número de cavernas contendo ossos preservados de animais recentes e extintos. Os cervídeos representam a família mais abundante de macrovertebrados encontrados na caverna de Cuvieri, com espécimes com grande variação ontogenética de representantes do gênero Mazama. O presente estudo descreve a ocorrência do espécime mais jovem deste gênero encontrado em um depósito de caverna. O espécime consiste em ossos apendiculares (fêmures, úmeros, tíbias, rádios, ulna e escápula) sem desgaste, ataque predatório ou evidência de intemperismo.(AU)

During the Quaternary, caves served as natural traps for numerous groups of animals and due to relatively stable environmental conditions preservation is better than on the surface, so the osteological material found in caves represents an important record of environmental events and faunal changes. Cuvieri Cave is part of the Lagoa Santa Karst complex, known for its large number of caves containing preserved bones of recent and extinct animals. Cervidae represent the most abundant family of macrovertebrates found at Cuvieri Cave, with specimens with large ontogenetic variation of representatives of the genus Mazama. The present study describes the occurrence of the youngest specimen of this genus found in a cave deposit. The specimen consists of appendicular bones (femurs, humerus, tibias, radios, ulna and scapula) without wear, predatory attack or evidence of weathering.(AU)

Uso da associação entre hidroxiapatita e plasma rico em plaqueta no tratamento de uma não união óssea de rádio e ulna em um cão - relato de caso / Use of the association between hydroxyapatite and platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of radius and ulna nonunion in a dog - case report / Asociación de hidroxiapatita y plasma rico en plaqueta en el tratamiento de ausencia ósea de radio y cúbito en un perro - relato de caso

A não união óssea é uma complicação ortopédica que ocorre normalmente devido à instabilidade da fratura em decorrência de uma escolha de fixação inadequada ou inapropriada, suprimento sanguíneo deficiente, osteomielite e afastamento excessivo dos fragmentos; sendo mais comumente em cães de raças pequenas e miniatura; e de maior ocorrência em regiões distais de rádio, ulna, tíbia e fíbula. Este trabalho relata a utilização da associação entre Hidroxiapatita e Plasma Rico em Plaqueta no tratamento de uma não união óssea de rádio e ulna e esclarece os benefícios desses biomateriais no processo de regeneração do tecido ósseo. O presente trabalho tem por objetivo relatar o caso de um canino com não união óssea de rádio/ulna devido ao alinhamento inadequado dos fragmentos ósseos no tratamento conservador com bandagem, proporcionando instabilidade do foco da fratura. O tratamento cirúrgico consistiu na colocação de uma placa óssea e enxertia com Hidroxiapatita e Plasma Rico em Plaqueta para melhor regeneração óssea. A utilização de tais biomateriais no tratamento da não união foi benéfica para a formação do calo ósseo primário, não produzindo efeitos adversos para o paciente. A partir desse resultado pode-se concluir que, a utilização desses biomateriais e enxertia precisa ser mais bem estudada e aprimorada na reparação óssea de uma não união, visto que, a aplicabilidade dessa associação mostrou-se um método eficiente, não apresentando sinais de infecção e nem evidência de rejeição.(AU)

Bone nonunion is an orthopedic complication that usually occurs due to fracture instability as a result of an inadequate or inappropriate choice of fixation, deficient blood supply, osteomyelitis, and excessive removal of fragments; which is more commonly seen in small and miniature breeds; and more frequent in the distal regions of radius, ulna, tibia, and fibula. This paper reports on the use of the association between Hydroxyapatite and Platelet-Rich Plasma in the treatment of a radius and ulna nonunion and clarifies the benefits of these biomaterials in the bone tissue regeneration process. This study reports the case of a dog presenting nonunion of radius and ulna bone due to inadequate alignment of bone fragments in a conservative treatment with bandage, providing instability of the fracture focus. The surgical treatment consisted of placing a bone plate and grafting with Hydroxyapatite and Platelet-Rich Plasma for better bone regeneration. The use of such biomaterials in the treatment of nonunion injuries was beneficial for the formation of the primary bone callus, without producing adverse effects for the patient. From this result, it can be concluded that the use of these biomaterials and grafting needs to be further studied and improved for use in bone repair of nonunion cases, since the applicability of this association proved to be an efficient method, with no signs of infection or evidence of rejection.(AU)

Ausencia de unión ósea es uma complicación ortopédica que normalmente ocurre debido a la instabilidade de la fractura como resultado de uma elección de fijación inadecuada o inapropriada, aporte sanguíneo deficiente, osteomielitis y remoción excessiva de fragmentos; que se observa com mayor frecuencia en perros de razas pequeñas y miniaturas; y más frecuente em regiones distales de radio, cúbito, tíbia y peroné. Este artículo informa sobre el uso de la asociación de Hidroxiapatita y Plasma rico en plaqueta en el tratamiento de ausencia de unión del radio e el cúbito, y aclara los benefícios de esos biomateriales en el processo de regeneración del tejido ósseo. Esa investigación ha tenido como objetivo reportar el caso de un perro sin unión de radio / cúbito por alineación inadecuada de fragmentos óseos en tratamiento conservador con vendaje, proporcionando inestabilidad del foco de la fractura. El tratamiento quirúrgico consistió en la colocación de una placa ósea e injerto con Hidroxiapatita y Plasma rico en plaqueta para uma mejor regeneración ósea. El uso de tales biomateriales en el tratamiento de ausencia de unión ha sido beneficioso para la formación del callo óseo primario, sin producir efectos adversos para el paciente. A partir de ese resultado se puede concluir que, el uso de esos biomateriales e injertos necesitan ser mejor estudiado y mejorado en la reparación de ausencia ósea, ya que la aplicabilidad de esa asociación demostró ser um método eficaz, sin presentar signos de infección y evidencia de rechazo.(AU)