Publications by authors named "S C Rahal"
This study aimed to analyse the growth plate fusion and secondary ossification centres of the hind limbs in maned wolves (Chrysocyon brachyurus) using radiographs. Data from three maned wolves estimated to be 3-4 months old were utilised. The right and left hind limbs were radiographed in the mediolateral and craniocaudal views once a month until 11-12 months of age and then every 2-3 months until 18-19 months of age.
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- The study investigated the effects of ozone therapy on wound healing in the skin of rats, utilizing different treatment methods.
- A total of 120 male rats were divided into five groups to receive varying treatments such as saline solution, sunflower oil, ozonated sunflower oil, and ozone bagging.
- Results indicated that ozone bagging enhanced wound healing compared to other methods, and although ozone therapy was generally safe, certain treatments showed better efficacy at different time points.
Background: Radiographs are useful for the initial evaluation of the hip joints. The information can be utilized for the betterment of animal health or other goals such as anatomic studies and gait analysis, among others. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate radiographic measurements of the hip joint in capuchin monkeys, kept under human care at a reference center for wildlife.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To evaluate the in vitro mechanical properties of basilar fractures of the femoral neck stabilized with two or three titanium-cannulated screws in dogs.
Study Design: Ex vivo study.
Sample Population: Cadaveric canine femur ( = 21).
This study aimed to assess the fusion of growth plates and the development of secondary ossification centres in the forelimb bones of maned wolves (Chrysocyon brachyurus), contrasting the findings with established data from domestic dogs. Three maned wolves, comprising one male and two females, initially aged between 3 and 4 months, were subjected to monthly radiographic evaluations until 10-11 months of age, followed by bimonthly assessments until 18-19 months of age, encompassing both forelimbs. The closure times of growth plates were observed as follows: supraglenoid tubercle (7-8 months), proximal humerus (17-19 months), distal humerus (8-9 months), medial epicondyle of the humerus (8-9 months), proximal ulna (9-10 months), proximal radius (13-15 months), distal ulna (13-15 months) and distal radius (17-19 months).
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