Utilização de fixação externa em fratura de úmero em caprino / Utilization of external fixation in humerus fracture in a goat

A six-month-old, 14.8kg male Saanen goat was referred to a veterinary hospital presenting functional impotence of its right thoracic member. By radiographic and physical examination it was found out a complete fracture of the humerus. The treatment was based on successful external fixation.(AU)