Functional Recovery of A Spotted Deer (Axis Axis) From Unilateral Multiple Limb Compound Fractures with Management of Capture Myopathy Syndrome: A Case Report

Kanniappan, Sridhar; Gopinadhan, Aparna

doi:10.21608/jcvr.2024.352716

Functional Recovery of A Spotted Deer (Axis Axis) From Unilateral Multiple Limb Compound Fractures with Management of Capture Myopathy Syndrome: A Case Report

Document Type : Original Article

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10.21608/jcvr.2024.352716

Abstract

Spotted deer (Axis axis) are terrestrial animals found in the Indian subcontinent,
which are listed under least concern in IUCN and are under Schedule III of Wildlife
Protection Act of India 1972. A large population of spotted deer are found in Guindy
National Park, which is located in the middle of Chennai city, making them highly
vulnerable to automobile accidents. A spotted deer with compound comminuted fracture of
the left radius and ulna and compound complete distal physeal fracture of the left
metatarsus due to road trauma is rescued and treated by appropriate capture myopathy
syndrome preventive measures by combination chemical and physical restraint while
handling and fracture immobilization with gutter splint with window for wound dressing.
The wounds on the fracture sight were treated regularly and two days interval with
disturbing the fracture immobilization by external coaptation technique. The animal
recovered uneventfully and was released back in to wild after rehabilitation.

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