Research Article

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

Volume: 18 Number: 2 June 27, 2025
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Clinical, Biochemical, Radiographic and Thermographic Evaluation of Extremity Fractures in Calves

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.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Veterinary Surgery

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

June 11, 2025

Publication Date

June 27, 2025

Submission Date

January 8, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 27, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 18 Number: 2

APA
Koç, Y., & Sarıtaş, Z. (2025). Clinical, Biochemical, Radiographic and Thermographic Evaluation of Extremity Fractures in Calves. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, 18(2), 112-122. https://izlik.org/JA77PB57RP
AMA
1.Koç Y, Sarıtaş Z. Clinical, Biochemical, Radiographic and Thermographic Evaluation of Extremity Fractures in Calves. kvj. 2025;18(2):112-122. https://izlik.org/JA77PB57RP
Chicago
Koç, Yusuf, and Zülfükar Sarıtaş. 2025. “Clinical, Biochemical, Radiographic and Thermographic Evaluation of Extremity Fractures in Calves”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 18 (2): 112-22. https://izlik.org/JA77PB57RP.
EndNote
Koç Y, Sarıtaş Z (June 1, 2025) Clinical, Biochemical, Radiographic and Thermographic Evaluation of Extremity Fractures in Calves. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 18 2 112–122.
IEEE
[1]Y. Koç and Z. Sarıtaş, “Clinical, Biochemical, Radiographic and Thermographic Evaluation of Extremity Fractures in Calves”, kvj, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 112–122, June 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA77PB57RP
ISNAD
Koç, Yusuf - Sarıtaş, Zülfükar. “Clinical, Biochemical, Radiographic and Thermographic Evaluation of Extremity Fractures in Calves”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 18/2 (June 1, 2025): 112-122. https://izlik.org/JA77PB57RP.
JAMA
1.Koç Y, Sarıtaş Z. Clinical, Biochemical, Radiographic and Thermographic Evaluation of Extremity Fractures in Calves. kvj. 2025;18:112–122.
MLA
Koç, Yusuf, and Zülfükar Sarıtaş. “Clinical, Biochemical, Radiographic and Thermographic Evaluation of Extremity Fractures in Calves”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, vol. 18, no. 2, June 2025, pp. 112-2, https://izlik.org/JA77PB57RP.
Vancouver
1.Yusuf Koç, Zülfükar Sarıtaş. Clinical, Biochemical, Radiographic and Thermographic Evaluation of Extremity Fractures in Calves. kvj [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 1;18(2):112-2. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA77PB57RP