Treatment options, complications and long-term outcomes for limb fractures in pet rabbits.

Background: Limb fractures represent the most common orthopaedic disease in pet rabbits. However, only a few studies have evaluated therapeutic details of limb fractures. There are no data available for long-term outcomes of limb fracture treatment.

The in-air auditory thresholds of the eurasian otter (Lutra lutra, L. 1758) as determined by auditory brainstem responses.

As of yet there is no literature record of the hearing range of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra, L. 1758), a key species for natural conservation efforts in Europe. We recorded in-air pure tone hearing thresholds of anaesthetized otters using auditory brainstem responses (ABR) and report the results of the Eurasian otter.

[Osteolysis of the hip joint in an eastern river cooter (Pseudemys concinna concinna)].

Lameness in freshwater turtles is rarely seen and is mostly caused by bite injuries, other traumata or inflammatory processes. A 17 year old female eastern river cooter which was pretreated for disseminated shell necrosis a few months ago was presented due to acute lameness of the right hind limb. Diagnostic imaging revealed complete lysis of the hip joint and was classified as necrotizing osteomyelitis by histopathology.

A new bending stiffness measurement device to monitor the influence of different intramedullar implants during healing period.

To manage fractures in long bones, intramedullar implants, plates or external fixators are often used. In many cases, the implants are removed after bone consolidation. X-ray images are normally used to monitor bone formation and to determine the point of return to full load bearing and removal of the implants.