Humeral Osteosynthesis Using a Locking Plate in an Infant Brown Howler Monkey (Alouatta guariba clamitans)
Jacqueline Meyer1, Inácio Bernhardt Rovaris1,2, Victória Regina de Queiroz Schmidt1
1Center for Rehabilitation and Conservation of Wild Animals (PRESERVAS), Faculty of Veterinary, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil.
A fractured humerus in an infant Brown Howler Monkey was successfully repaired using a titanium locking plate. The monkey regained limb function within 24 hours, allowing for its early release.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Surgery
- Primate Orthopedics
- Wildlife Rehabilitation
Background:
- Fractures in infant primates can pose significant challenges to recovery.
- Early intervention is crucial for restoring function and ensuring the survival of young wildlife.
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