Multiple bilateral fractures of the lumbar transverse processes in a roe deer (Capreolus capreolus).
Multiple bilateral fractures of the lumbar transverse processes were radiographically identified postmortem in a recently captured roe deer (Capreolus capreolus). These fractures were probably caused by an avulsion of the psoas major occurring during introduction into the transport box. The deer probably died from shock caused by the fractures, muscle damage, and subsequent hemorrhage. Although easily overlooked, fractured lumbar transverse processes may indicate inadequate postcapture management practices.
Montané
J
J
Servicio de Ecopatología de Fauna Silvestre, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, 08193-Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain.
Marco
I
I
López
J
J
Manteca
X
X
Lavín
S
S
D000818:Animals; D003402:Creatine Kinase / Q000097:blood; D003670:Deer / Q000293:injuries*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006339:Heart Rate; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*; D016658:Psoas Muscles / Q000293:injuries*; D012769:Shock / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D014186:Transportation
D003402:Creatine Kinase