title: Management of aquatic turtle shell fractures.
abstract: In a previous column, the author discussed the overall management of turtle shell injuries. This column continues by describing basic techniques for repairing and stabilizing fractured turtle shells.
authors.affiliation: North Shore Veterinary Specialist Centre, 64 Atchison St, Crows Nest NSW 2065, Australia. david.vella@bigpond.com
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Vella
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D017102:Fracture Healing; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D014426:Turtles / Q000293:injuries*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents