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Mandibular Fracture in Single-humped Camels

Research Abstract
Objective: To report the causes and classification of mandibular fractures in dromedary camels and outcome after treatment. Animals: Single-humped camels (n = 116) with mandibular fracture. Methods: At admission, cause, site, classification, and radiography of mandibular fractures were recorded. Factors affecting fracture healing were analyzed. Results: Biting was the main cause of mandibular fractures in camels, which occurred more commonly in older males (P=.001) than in females. Open fractures were more common than closed ones (92.2% versus 7.8%, P = .0001) and single fractures were more frequent (82%) thanmultiple and comminuted fractures (18%; P = .001). Fractures were treated by interdental wiring (91.2%) or U-shaped aluminum bar (8.8%) and healing occurred in most (83.2%) fractures. Conclusions: In dromedary camels,mandibular fracture is most commonly caused by bites and can be successfully repaired by interdentalwiring or a U-bar technique with good outcome.
Research Authors
Ahmed F. Ahmed
Research Department
Research Journal
Veterinary Surgery Journal

Research Member
Research Pages
903-907
Research Publisher
Veterinary Surgery 40 (2011) 903–907 C  C  Copyright 2011 by The American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Research Rank
1
Research Vol
40
Research Website
DOI:10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00898.x
Research Year
2011