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External coaptation using a tape splint for treatment of distal pelvic limb fractures in small birds

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This column describes how to stabilize pelvic limb fractures in small birds by applying a simple, inexpensive and beneficial tape splint.

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Figure 1: The feathers of the fractured pelvic limb have been plucked and the limb placed at its natural angle.
Figure 2: Multiple layers of white tape have been placed on the medial and lateral aspects of the pelvic limb to stabilize the fracture.
Figure 3: A cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) with a fractured right tibiotarsus that has a tape splint in place to stabilize the injury.

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Eshar, D., Briscoe, J. External coaptation using a tape splint for treatment of distal pelvic limb fractures in small birds. Lab Anim 38, 262–263 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/laban0809-262

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