Amputation at the Mid Femur of a Libyan Doe

Abstract

Complicated chronic fractures are common affections in farm animals because of the difficulty of noticing bone fractures by owners immediately after their occurrence particularly in large flocks. This report describes the surgical amputation of the left hind limb in an adult, Libyan Doe due to an infected, compound fracture involving the proximal diaphysis of tibia. The decision was made to perform an amputation, because there were local infection and moist gangrene in the distal part of the leg, and to save the animal's life. The amputation was conducted under the effect of local anesthesia only. The Doe was completely recovered and able to walk on three legs few days post- surgery. This report illustrates almost the simplest way to perform this procedure with a very low possibility of countering side effects.