Intertarsal Joint Stabilization in a Bateleur Eagle (Terathopius ecaudatus) Using a Novel Application of a Braided Suture and Titanium Button System

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Sequential radiographs of an adult male bateleur eagle (Terathopius ecaudatus) with chronic left intertarsal joint instability performed prior to and following unsuccessful and successful surgical stabilization procedures using a novel application of a braided suture and titanium button system (Arthrex, Inc., Naples, USA). (a–c) Presurgical radiographs demonstrating subluxation of the left intertarsal joint, varus deviation of the distal limb, and associated degenerative joint disease at the left intertarsal joint using (a) standard dorsoplantar view, (b) stress dorsoplantar view (b), and standard lateral view. (d–f) Radiographs performed 7 weeks following unsuccessful surgical stabilization of the left intertarsal joint revealing suboptimal positioning of the stabilization implants and persistent subluxation of the left intertarsal joint using (d) standard dorsoplantar view, (e) stress dorsoplantar view, and (f) standard lateral view. (g and h) Postoperative radiographs following successful surgical stabilization of the left intertarsal joint showing resolution of subluxation and appropriate positioning of stabilization implants using (g) standard dorsoplantar view and (h) standard lateral view.

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