Clinical, Biochemical, Radiographic and Thermographic Evaluation of Extremity Fractures in Calves

Authors : Yusuf Koç, Zülfükar Sarıtaş

Pages : 112-122

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Publication Date : 2025-06-27

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study aim to assess extremity fractures in calves aged 0-6 months by clinical, thermographic, and radiographic methods. A total of 26 patients were assessed clinically, thermographically, and radiographically. Thermographic assessments were conducted using a thermography apparatus. Radiographic evaluations of fracture cases were conducted, and the fractures were categorized. Serum calcium levels in the control and fracture groups were 10.60±0.25 and 11.67±0.23 mg.dl-1, respectively, with the increase in fractures being statistically significant (p<0.05). The TNF-α measurement levels were recorded as 0.11±0.01 and 0.15±0.05 pg.ml-1 in the respective groups, with the increase in fractures being statistically significant (p<0.05). The IL-1β measurement levels were recorded as 18.67±4.71 and 30.69±7.53 pg.ml-1, respectively, with the increase in fractures being statistically significant (p<0.05). The IL-6 measurement levels were recorded as 61.79±5.52 and 98.29±31.85 pg.ml-1, respectively, with the increase in fractures being statistically significant (p<0.05). Cortisol measurement values were established at 3.36±0.54 and 4.93±0.97 mcg.dl-1, with a statistically significant increase in fracture cases (p<0.05). A thermographic assessment of fracture cases revealed an elevation of 4.14±2.2 °C along the fracture line. Fractures resulting from dystocia and trauma in calves are significant among calf surgical conditions. It was determined that thermography may serve as a diagnostic tool in fracture cases, and further comprehensive investigations are required for its application in the postoperative period.
Keywords : Buzağı, Kırık, Radyografi, Termografi

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