Abstract
Bumblefoot has historically and remains to be one of the most common and potentially serious afflictions of captive raptors. This paper describes a novel method of treatment using antibiotic-impregnated polymethylmethacrylate (AIPMMA) beads inserted at the site of infection, after surgical debridement of infected tissues. The method has, in the hands of the author, brought about a considerably improved response rate to this problematic and potentially serious disease (as first described Remple and Forbes 2000). The use of similar beads has previously been reported to be effective in the treatment of osteomyelitis in an eagle, the author discusses this and various other similar uses.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 195-205 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Child Language Teaching and Therapy |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2001 |
Keywords
- METHACRYLATE