Reporte de caso: fractura Monteggia tipo III en un lémur de cola anillada (Lemur catta).

Abstract

The Animal Welfare Unit (UBA) of the Cali Zoological Foundation (FZC) reports the case of a ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) from the zoo's primate population with 5/5 lameness and inflammation in the forelimb left of unknown origin; analgesics were administered and it is left under observation during the day in the management area. The next day, chemical restriction was performed for diagnosis, where the presence of a Monteggia type III fracture was determined, which consists of a fracture in the proximal portion of the ulna associated with a dislocation of the radiocapitellar joint, where the head of the radius is dislocated in a lateral direction or lateral skull. A surgical procedure was performed that consisted of inserting a nail (#1.2mm) per fracture line proximally, towards the radial head, to align and return the nail distally to provide stability, complete fracture reduction and partial reduction of dislocation. The postoperative period was attended at the UBA clinic, in order to ensure the total recovery of the patient to eventually make his readmission to his exhibition venue; his rehabilitation included physiotherapy with operant conditioning and a good nutritional contribution, to ensure that the quality of life of the patient is optimal so that he can be able to develop his species-specific behaviors.