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 The sores progress to form a caseous (having a cheese-like texture) abscess with marked swelling and pain. Ulceration of the plantar metatarsal pads occurs, and in some birds, a peripheral callus may form. Ulcers form on the soles of feet with callouses forming around the edges of the lesions. Some pain and mild lameness are present. The sores progress to form a caseous (having a cheese-like texture) abscess with marked swelling and pain. Ulceration of the plantar metatarsal pads occurs, and in some birds, a peripheral callus may form. Ulcers form on the soles of feet with callouses forming around the edges of the lesions. Some pain and mild lameness are present.
  
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 Infection of the tendon sheaths develops. Corresponding cellulitis tracks toward the intertarsal joint and the digits along with flexor tendon rupture. There is a necrotic plug of tissue present in the ulcer. Most species with ulcers and accumulation of necrotic debris exhibit pain and mild lameness. Necrosis refers to cell death; the tissue turns black. Infection of the tendon sheaths develops. Corresponding cellulitis tracks toward the intertarsal joint and the digits along with flexor tendon rupture. There is a necrotic plug of tissue present in the ulcer. Most species with ulcers and accumulation of necrotic debris exhibit pain and mild lameness. Necrosis refers to cell death; the tissue turns black.
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-Osteomyelitis develops. This is a bacterial bone infection leading to the destruction of the bone itself. Bone infection can progress to systemic infection and death. (1)+Osteomyelitis develops. This is a bacterial bone infection leading to the destruction of the bone itself. Bone infection can progress to systemic infection and death. ((Degernes L. Trauma Medicine. Avian Medicine: Principles and Application. Wingers Publishing, Inc. 1994. p. 425, 426.))
  
 Even the smallest deficits in animal husbandry conditions need to be identified and rectified as soon as possible, as they may slow down or even prevent healing of injuries, or lead to recurrence after treatment. Treatment options and considerations depend on the severity of the condition. If possible, at least in early stage cases, it is suggested, if possible at all, to allow the bird to fly, as it is generally beneficial and increases blood circulation in the feet and will therefore aid healing. Sea and water birds may also benefit from being able to get back into the water, which will reduce the strain onto both feet. However, appropriate precautions need to be taken to avoid further wound infections by applying barrier ointments, waterproof bandages and by maintaining strict water hygiene measures. Even the smallest deficits in animal husbandry conditions need to be identified and rectified as soon as possible, as they may slow down or even prevent healing of injuries, or lead to recurrence after treatment. Treatment options and considerations depend on the severity of the condition. If possible, at least in early stage cases, it is suggested, if possible at all, to allow the bird to fly, as it is generally beneficial and increases blood circulation in the feet and will therefore aid healing. Sea and water birds may also benefit from being able to get back into the water, which will reduce the strain onto both feet. However, appropriate precautions need to be taken to avoid further wound infections by applying barrier ointments, waterproof bandages and by maintaining strict water hygiene measures.
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 Pain relief is generally recommended, and therefore analgesics such as Metacam (© Boehringer Ingelheim), which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), should be considered. If there is radiographic evidence of bone involvement such as osteomyelitis or bone necrosis, then the prognosis is very poor and euthanasia might be the only option left. Pain relief is generally recommended, and therefore analgesics such as Metacam (© Boehringer Ingelheim), which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), should be considered. If there is radiographic evidence of bone involvement such as osteomyelitis or bone necrosis, then the prognosis is very poor and euthanasia might be the only option left.
  
-For more detailed information about pododermatitis and its treatment options, please follow the link below to download this excellent and comprehensive article (2). +For more detailed information about pododermatitis and its treatment options, please check out this excellent and comprehensive article. ((Pododermatitis (Bumblefoot): Diagnosis, Treatment, and ResolutionAuthor(s): Miesle J. In: Reviews in Veterinary Medicine by Revah I. Updated: FEB 20, 2021.))
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-(1) Degernes L. Trauma Medicine. Avian Medicine: Principles and Application. Wingers Publishing, Inc. 1994. p. 425, 426.  +
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-(2) Pododermatitis (Bumblefoot): Diagnosis, Treatment, and ResolutionAuthor(s): Miesle J. In: Reviews in Veterinary Medicine by Revah I. Updated: FEB 20, 2021. +
  
  
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