Author(s): University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
Signalment
Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus)
History
Unknown trauma; presented with complete fracture of right metacarpal
Diagnostics and Exam Findings:
See attached radiographs
Laser Treatment
3W at CW for 270 total Joules
Frequency of Treatment
Three times weekly over three weeks (nine total treatments)
Other Treatments
Meloxicam (1mb/kg PO BID 8 days) and a figure-of-8 bandage placed on that wing
Presentation
3 Weeks, Post 9 Treatments