Cassowary pediatrics.
Abduction at the stifle joint is a common deformity upon hatching often referred to as splay leg. One possible cause hypothesized is larger yolk sacs force apart the cassowary chick’s legs (see Fig. 17). Splay leg is most common in the first 2 or 3 chicks of the season. Usually 1 leg is affected but both can be involved. Treatment is generally successful with bandaging techniques. This is done by hobbling with bandage tape. (above the hock) for 3 days and observing closely for correct alignment.
Avian & Exotic Clinic of Palm City, Inc, 4181 SW High Meadow Avenue, Palm City, FL 34990, USA. drapril@scripps.edu
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Snedeker
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D000818:Animals; D001458:Bandages / Q000662:veterinary; D020312:Dromaiidae / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000196:embryology / Q000254:growth & development; D013264:Stifle / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology; D013643:Tarsus, Animal / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000473:pathology