Journal ID : AMA-28-04-2023-12226
[This article belongs to Volume - 54, Issue - 05]
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Title : PROSTHETIC REHABILITATION OF A SOFT-SHELL TURTLE

Abstract :

A softshell turtle was presented with a history of vehicular collision. Clinical examination revealed shell fracture in the carapace as well as hind limb paralysis. Turtle was bright and alert and its excretory system was also functional. External fixation was done using the adhesives to fix the carapace. As the turtle was trying to move with its fore limbs hence it was decided to place the prosthesis to support its hind body and further movement. Supportive medicines and physiotherapy were also given to revive the normal functions. In this case, internal organs were not injured which made the turtle to survive the trauma. The practice of prosthesis is common in mammals but we tried the same in the reptile which proved to be successful.

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