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Poole, K.G.; Elkin, B.T.; Pisz, T.; Elkin, K.E.; Robertson, D.; Sabourin, M.L.
Surgical plating of a fractured Radius and Ulna in a wild Canada lynx
1998 Journal of Wildlife Diseases (34): 365-368
A free-ranging, adult male Canada-lynx (Lynx canadensis) experienced a closed, complete, non-comminuted transverse fracture of the left radius and ulna when captured in a leg snare. A dynamic compression plate (DCP) attached to the anterior surface of the radius was used to stabilize the fracture. Radiographs 44 days post-surgery indicated advanced primary bone healing. The lynx was released 46 days post-surgery near the site of capture. Radiotelemetry indicated long-term survival and movements similar to other males monitored during the same period.
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