title: Tibiotarsal fracture repair in a scarlet macaw using external skeletal fixation.
abstract: Surgical repair of a fractured tibiotarsus in a scarlet macaw (Ara macao) is described. The forces imposed on the fracture site are discussed and the unique features of avian bone emphasised. Advantages of external skeletal fixation and specific details of the frame construction are highlighted.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kavanagh
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001717:Birds / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D016267:External Fixators / Q000662:veterinary*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013643:Tarsus, Animal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*