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State Capitol - 2016 / 19K & Alley
Kinderchick:
--- Quote from: The Peregrine Chick on June 09, 2016, 10:16 ---
--- Quote from: Kinderchick on June 08, 2016, 23:07 ---Report says 19K has a dislocated elbow. Didn't know that PF's, or birds in general had elbows...
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Yup they do -
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Very interesting - they even have hands & fingers & thumbs & wrists! Who knew?! Well, of course, TPC knew! Thanks for posting this diagram, TPC. 8)
The Peregrine Chick:
--- Quote from: GCG on June 09, 2016, 11:58 ---So chances for release when healed is iffy?
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No, I believe it isn't too bad actually - the elbow is high on the wing which is better and I think a dislocation is better (relatively speaking) than a break, but not positive about that one could be about the same. He'll be there for awhile I suspect. Dislocation needs to heal then he needs to rebuild his strength again. And he'll be assessed for re-release as he hit milestones - and every bird heals at their own pace.
GCG:
So chances for release when healed is iffy?
The Peregrine Chick:
--- Quote from: Kinderchick on June 08, 2016, 23:07 ---Report says 19K has a dislocated elbow. Didn't know that PF's, or birds in general had elbows. Here's hoping he'll make a speedy recovery.
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Yup they do -
for a bigger image check out this Bird Anatomical Diagram
Injuries higher (closer to the body) are said to have better chances for recovery than injuries further down the wing. I believe because of the amount of air pressure lower on the wing in flight.
Kinderchick:
Report says 19K has a dislocated elbow. Didn't know that PF's, or birds in general had elbows. Here's hoping he'll make a speedy recovery.
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