Utilização experimental de cimento ósseo (polimetilmetacrilato) com biocerâmica fósfo-cálcica bifásica micro-macro porosa de hidroxiapatita em fratura de tibiotarso em codorna doméstica (Coturnix coturnix japônica)

Abstract

Bone fractures are common in both free-living and captive birds. There is a difficulty finding light dentures that fit perfectly for the correction of fractures, especially in small birds. Another relevant factor is the subsequent use of this implant in traumatized wild animals, in view of the release of these animals in the nature after treatment, is that metal implants may become gastrointestinal foreign body in predators, or an environmental contaminant when this animal with the prosthesis to death. This work has experimentally carried out the use of polymethylmethacrylate polymer prosthesis, as well as the intramedullary hydroxyapatite (Osteossynt®) granules, since they are lightweight, economical and easily available on the market for tibialis fractures in domestic quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica). Surgeries were performed in an aseptic surgical center, with anesthetized animals, and supportive therapy, with analgesia and antibiotic therapy, plus bandaging and postoperative care. The radiographic images were evaluated and it was possible to conclude that there was adequate consolidation of the fractures in seven of the 10 animals of the experiment and the formation of early bone bridge was found in all the birds of the experiment.