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24 April 2024 Surgical Repair of Psittacine Femorotibial Luxation: A Case Series
Kiara Marie Simonis, Melinda Lee Cowan, Lauren Williams, Hamish Robert Baron
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Abstract

Luxation of the psittacine femorotibial joint most commonly occurs following trauma or as a development abnormality. Historically, this injury is considered to have a poor prognosis in birds; however, surgical management may result in acceptable and functional outcomes. This case series describes the surgical techniques, complications, and outcomes of 7 cases of femorotibial luxation in psittacine birds. Of the 7 cases, 6 were chronic injuries. Surgical repair methods included conjoined intramedullary pinning, transarticular pinning with an external skeletal fixator (ESF), a combination of extracapsular stabilization and ESF, ESF alone, and a combination of conjoined intramedullary pins with an ESF. An acceptable outcome was achieved in 75% (6/8) of luxated femorotibial joints managed with surgical methods. All cases were female birds of various species, suggesting a possible sex predisposition for stifle luxation.

Kiara Marie Simonis, Melinda Lee Cowan, Lauren Williams, and Hamish Robert Baron "Surgical Repair of Psittacine Femorotibial Luxation: A Case Series," Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery 38(1), 34-45, (24 April 2024). https://doi.org/10.1647/AVIANMS-D-23-00016
Published: 24 April 2024
KEYWORDS
Avian
femorotibial joint
luxation
orthopedics
psittacine
stifle
surgery
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