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Richards, J. (2001). Metal bridges - a new technique of turtle shell repair. Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery, 11(4), 31–34.
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| Resource type: Journal Article BibTeX citation key: Richards2001 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises, Untersuchungsmethoden = examination method, Veterinärmedizin = veterinary medicine Creators: Richards Collection: Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery |
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Traditionally turtle shell fractures have been stabilized with fiberglass patches, wires, or orthopedic plates and screws. However, some complex fractures are difficult to stabilize with these methods. An alternate method of shell repair uses metal strips applied as external fixators to bridge fracture sites. Once epoxied to the shell, these bridges can stabilize fractures of the carapace, bridge and plastron. Metal bridges are noninvasive, simple to apply and allow continued observation and treatment of the injured area.
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