Difference between revisions of "Lizard Long Bone Fractures"

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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]]
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* Splints are also an option
 
* Splints are also an option
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*[[Lizard Traumatic Wounds|Traumatic wounds]], where present will also require treatment
  
 
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[[Category:Lizard Musculoskeletal Diseases|L]]

Revision as of 08:48, 6 August 2010



Fractures are not uncommon and are generally associated with Metabolic Bone Disease (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