title: External coaptation using a tape splint for treatment of distal pelvic limb fractures in small birds.
abstract: This column describes how to stabilize pelvic limb fractures in small birds by applying a simple, inexpensive and beneficial tape splint.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Studies-Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA. deshar@vet.upenn.edu
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Eshar
authors.forename: Jeleen A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Briscoe
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001717:Birds / Q000293:injuries*; D016267:External Fixators / Q000662:veterinary*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D017102:Fracture Healing; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D020127:Recovery of Function; D013165:Splints / Q000662:veterinary*; D053832:Surgical Tape