Surgical management of a compound tibiotarsus fracture in a rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri) - A case report

A 2-year-old Rose-Ringed Parakeet was presented with a history of physical trauma.On physical examination, it was revealed a compound fracture of the right tibia.The fracture was reduced and stabilized by the application of intra medullary 18 G sutureless stainless steel surgical needle, in a retrograde manner.Modified Robert Jones along with a splint was applied as protective bandage.Post-operatively the antibiotic and analgesic were advised.The bird was assessed for recovery by physical and radiographic evaluation after 2 months of surgery.The X-rays showed good callus accumulation and healing of the fractured part, and the bird regained its normal gait.Hence, it is concluded that the use of a stainless-steel needle corresponding to the required size is an effective and successful immobilization process in the tibiotarsus fracture repair of a parakeet.