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Fractures are not uncommon and are generally associated with [[Lizard Metabolic Bone Disease|MBD]] but may occur traumatically. The most obvious clinical sign is lameness.
Fractures are not uncommon and are generally associated with [[Lizard Metabolic Bone Disease|Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD)]] but may occur traumatically. The most obvious clinical sign is lameness.
 
  
 
Treatment:
 
Treatment:
* If associated with [[Lizard Metabolic Bone Disease|MBD]], treat the underlying [[Lizard Metabolic Bone Disease|MBD]]
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* If associated with [[Lizard Metabolic Bone Disease|MBD]], treat the underlying [[Lizard Metabolic Bone Disease|MBD]].
 
 
 
* Splints are also an option
 
* Splints are also an option
 
*[[Lizard Traumatic Wounds|Traumatic wounds]], where present will also require treatment
 
 
==Literature Search==
 
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Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
 
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[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=((title:(fracture)+OR+ab:(fracture)))+AND+((((title:(lizard)+OR+ab:(lizard)+OR+od:(lizards))))) Lizard Fractures publications]
 
  
 
[[Category:Lizard Musculoskeletal Diseases|L]]
 
[[Category:Lizard Musculoskeletal Diseases|L]]

Revision as of 14:43, 30 March 2010



Fractures are not uncommon and are generally associated with MBD but may occur traumatically. The most obvious clinical sign is lameness.

Treatment:

  • If associated with MBD, treat the underlying MBD.
  • Splints are also an option