Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Open Access

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Abstract

Mid Diaphyseal Femoral Amputation in a Saanen-Cross-Kid with Multiple Compound Fractures of the Right Hind Limb

Abraham Gabriel A, Syed Hussain, Lawan Adamu SS, Nurul Hayah K and Rozanaliza R

A 4-month-old female Saanen-cross kid goat was presented to the University Veterinary Hospital (UVH), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), for a traumatic injury of the right hind limb. Radiographic examination revealed open comminuted fracture of the mid shaft of 3rd and 4th metatarsal bones and Salter-Harris fracture type IV at the distal end of tibial bone. A mid femoral amputation was considered as an alternative to euthanasia. This report describes the surgical procedure and medical management following surgical intervention.