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Buzzard with A Head Injury
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Old 10-20-2013, 03:59 PM
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Head injuries are difficult to treat as the avian head shape is not easy to bandage. Head injuries may arise following collision with a motor vehicle, window or aviary wall. They may also result from territorial disputes between birds of the same species (conspecific fighting) or as a result of attacks between birds of different species (interspecific fighting).

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Extensive head wound to a buzzard's head. A strip of hydrocolloid dressing (Duoderm) has been applied to the wound and secured with stitches. This is particularly necessary over the supra-orbital ridge

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Five days later the dressing is still keeping the wound moist and well protected

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After removal of the dressing, a good bed of granulation tissue is present. The wound to the right side of the head has almost healed

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After 17 days the wound has almost completely healed. A small skin deficit over the supra-orbital ridge is still evident. Five days later the wound had healed over completely
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Old 10-20-2013, 06:19 PM
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I hit one of those once while I was driving a truck. I don't think it got any medical intervention.
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Old 10-21-2013, 04:17 PM
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awww
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