A Case Report: Using Cerculage Wires and Bone Plate for Reconstruction of Tibiotarsal Bone Fracture in a Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)

Golden eagle is one of the great raptor birds, living in mountainous and high regions of Iran. Various causes with origin of human or natural results various problems for this species. In this single-case report, a golden eagle from Chaharmahal-va- Bakhtiari province environmental organization was referred to veterinary clinic of Shahrekord University. Clinical symptoms included: Lethargy, inability to fly, surface and deep wounds, and severe lameness in the right leg. Radiographic image revealed fracture in the bones of radius and ulna on the wings and tibiotaresus in the leg. In this operation, the method of pinning surgery was used for wings and the method of bone plating with Cerculage wire was used for leg reconstruction. After twelve weeks of care and rehabilitation activities, the bird was released in its own environment. The environmental assessment showed complete improvement and the ability to fly and hunt by this eagle in its habitat.