Diagnostic Imaging Analysis of Humerus Bone Structure in Long‐Legged Buzzard (Buteo rufinus): Radiology and CT‐Scan Insights
Nafiseh Alinejad, Mohammad Reza Esmailinejad, Hemad Shafiei, Mohammadjavad Jahedi · 2026
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Description
Nafiseh Alinejad and three colleagues compared two imaging methods for the wing bone of a bird of prey. The long-legged buzzard's humerus, the upper wing bone, often needs repair after injury, and planning surgery demands precise measures. The team examined both humerus bones in ten adult buzzards under sedation. Each bird received standard digital X-rays and CT scans, and the researchers measured bone width, the hollow center, wall thickness, and density.
The two methods disagreed significantly on those measures. CT gave more accurate and detailed readings throughout. Its cross-sections showed the inner cavity and the hard outer wall far more clearly than flat X-rays could. Left and right bones matched each other closely under both methods, confirming natural symmetry. The authors recommend CT for assessing raptor wing bones, since precise sizing helps surgeons prepare the right equipment and raises the odds of successful repair.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Nafiseh Alinejad, Mohammad Reza Esmailinejad, Hemad Shafiei, Mohammadjavad Jahedi |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 22 KB |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |