Evaluation of stainless steel and titanium miniplate systems for tibio-tarsus fracture stabilization in pigeons (Columba livia)
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D. Jahangirbasha
Karnataka Veterinary and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar- 585 401 (Karnataka)
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D. Dilipkumar
Karnataka Veterinary and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar- 585 401 (Karnataka)
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B.V. Shivaprakash
Karnataka Veterinary and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar- 585 401 (Karnataka)
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B. Bhagavantappa
Karnataka Veterinary and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar- 585 401 (Karnataka)
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Kartik Bidari
Karnataka Veterinary and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar- 585 401 (Karnataka)
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Gurudev Karajagi
Karnataka Veterinary and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar- 585 401 (Karnataka)
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Syeda Mumtaz
Karnataka Veterinary and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar- 585 401 (Karnataka)
Keywords:
Miniplate, Osteosynthesis, Pigeon, Radiographic evaluation, Tibio-tarsus fractureAbstract
Twelve pigeons (Columba livia) presented with tibio-tarsal fractures were randomly and equally divided into two groups and treated using a bone plating technique. In one group, a 1.3 mm, 6-hole stainless steel miniplate was used, while in the other a 1.3 mm, 6-hole titanium miniplate was used for fixation. Fixation was performed via open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) under anaesthesia induced with xylazine HCl (3 mg/kg) and ketamine HCl (50 mg/kg). Clinical and radiographic healing were evaluated on days 7, 14, 28, 45, and 60. Fracture healing occurred through primary union in all cases. Weight bearing was achieved in all birds by day 10, and complete functional recovery was observed by day 21. Comparative evaluation revealed similar healing outcomes between the two groups; however, stainless steel miniplates were associated with fewer implant-related complications than titanium miniplates.
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