Posted by Katherine on August 25, 2000 at 16:24:01:
In Reply to: ??? on casts + broken legs ... posted by iZ's mom on August 23, 2000 at 22:55:47:
If the break is clean, no jagged points, etc, it can be taped to the tail (or to the body if it's a front leg). If the bone twisted when it broke, or fragmented, a pin inside the bone is usually used (no other support generally needed). Basically, if it's not a bad break, surgical tape would probably be enough to support a small ig's leg.
Hope this helps,
Katherine
: thought i'd start this under a new heading even tho it's in referrence to George's ig ...
: i was under the impression that when an ig breaks a leg, the leg needs to be immobilized (ie: wrapped against the tail) in order for the bone to heal ... is this not necessarily true????
: just wondering ... (don't get any funny ideas about flyin' iZ!)