Treatment of lesions of osteomyelitis in the hind flippers of six grey seals (Halichoerus grypus).
Six rescued grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pups had traumatic injuries to their hind flippers; three had osteomyelitis without fractures, one had a single fracture and associated osteomyelitis, and two had multiple compound fractures and large open wounds. The medical and surgical methods used to treat these lesions are described. A proprietary waterproof covering appeared to be a better method for dressing the wounds than conventional bandaging.
Lucas
R J
RJ
Head and Head Veterinary Surgeons, Water-Ma-Trout, Helston, Cornwall.
Barnett
J
J
Riley
P
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D000818:Animals; D000835:Animals, Wild; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002981:Clindamycin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000077422:Enrofloxacin; D005260:Female; D024841:Fluoroquinolones; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D006614:Hindlimb / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D015363:Quinolones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011859:Radiography; D046048:Seals, Earless
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D024841:Fluoroquinolones; D015363:Quinolones; D000077422:Enrofloxacin; D002981:Clindamycin