Osteossíntese de tibiotarso através de configuração tieinem Gavião Asa-De-Telha (Parabuteo unicinctus) - Relato de Caso / Tibiotarsus osteosynthesis in Harris's hawk using tie-in – a case report

ABSTRACT

The method of fixation should be well tolerated and its application must be made in theshortest possible surgery and anesthesia times. This report describes the surgicalmanagement of a Harris's hawk who, on orthopedic examination, had functional impotenceof the pelvic limb right. A transverse complete fracture of the tibiotarsus was observed onradiographic examination. Closed fracture reduction was chosen and osteosynthesis withhybrid external fixator with tied-in intramedullary pin. After 30 days it was bone healingwas confirmed.