A New Approach for Fractures of the Tibiotarsus in Passeriformes with the Cyanoacrylate

Abstract

Small birds like Passeriformes sometimes exhibit fractures in the tibiotarsus of their legs. Within 3 to 4 days after the injury occurring, the fractured bones can be reset by pulling the bones back to the original position. While pulling the bone, cyanoacrylate is applied to the feathers. The cyanoacrylate should only be applied to the fracture site and should not be applied to other joints. An Elizabeth-collar is fitted around the bird's neck. After the operation is completed,the bird can be returned to a cage with perches. The Elizabeth-collar can be taken off 10 days later. This new approaches can be applied to the bone fractures of femurs, tarsometatarsus and phalanges of Passeriformes.