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Management of aquatic turtle shell fractures

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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.

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Figure 2: Transverse computed tomography scan through the pelvic girdle of an eastern long-necked turtle (Chelodina longicollis).

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  1. North Shore Veterinary Specialist Centre, 64 Atchison St, Crows Nest NSW, 2065, Australia

    David Vella

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Vella, D. Management of aquatic turtle shell fractures. Lab Anim 38, 52–53 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/laban0209-52

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