Management of dystocia induced mandibular fracture in new born calves: A review of 14 cases
Author(s):
Mahla JK, Amin NR, Dabhi PB, Mecvan AR and Parikh PV
Abstract:Mandible fracture is common sequel of dystocia with head deviations solved by application of rope on lower mandible. Fractures in newly delivered calves showed early healing, only task of clinician is to provide immobilization, hence close unilateral mandible fractures were managed by external immobilization by application of locally prepared muzzle according to shape and size of lower mandible, where as bilateral lower mandibular fractures were immobilized with administration of k-wire to fix the fractured fragment along with external immobilization. Mandible fractures managed within 30 hrs of fracture were showed excellent recovery in closed or open mandible fracture.
How to cite this article:
Mahla JK, Amin NR, Dabhi PB, Mecvan AR and Parikh PV. Management of dystocia induced mandibular fracture in new born calves: A review of 14 cases. The Pharma Innovation Journal. 2022; 11(11S): 1156-1157.