Surgical access for diaphyseal osteosynthesis of long bones of the thoracic limb in tamandua tetradactyla

The reduction of habitats due to the advance of urban areas and human activities has a direct impact on the reduction of wild fauna, with a resulting increase in traumas due to animals being run over, fires, hunting, dog attacks and others. This had led to an increase in clinical-surgical consultations and practices in the veterinary routine. Seven preserved specimens were used for macroscopic description of the musculature and identification of surgical approaches for diaphyseal osteosynthesis of long bones of the thoracic limb of Tamandua tetradactyla. The suggested accesses were by approaches: craniomedial for the humerus, craniolateral for the radius, in turn, for the ulna caudolateral intervention is indicated. The goal of this information is to contribute with anatomical knowledge, which is crucial in enabling assertive choices in the clinical-surgical management of T. tetradactyla.