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Surgical correction of bilateral polydactyly in a dromedary camel: a case report

Research Authors
A.F. Ahmed
Research Abstract

The following case report describes the diagnosis and surgery of bilateral polydactyly of unknown
origin in a dromedary camel. A two-year-old, 290 kg, intact female camel was admitted for surgical removal of
bilateral supernumerary digits associated with the medial aspects of the metacarpi and proximal to the fetlock
joints. Radiographic examination revealed bilateral polydactyly with complete fusion of metacarpal bones. Surgery
consisted of an osteotomy of surplus metacarpal bones combined with amputation of the supernumerary digits.
The follow-up at 12 months after surgery revealed a sound camel with an excellent cosmetic outcome.

Research Department
Research Journal
Veterinarni Medicina
Research Member
Research Publisher
NULL
Research Rank
1
Research Vol
59
Research Website
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Research Year
2014
Research Pages
141-145