Surgical Repair of a Mandibular Fracture in an Amazon Parrot (Amazona aestiva).

This case report focuses on the successful surgical reconstruction of the mandibular beak of an Amazona aestiva parrot following traumatic fracture using human maxillofacial titanium plates and screws. Computed tomography (CT) imaging was essential for precise surgical planning, enabling appropriate fixation of the fractured mandible beneath the intact keratinous rhamphotheca. The procedure, guided by an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol, resulted in restored beak function, with long-term follow-ups at 1 and 2.5 years confirming normal feeding behavior, vocalization, and social interaction without complications. The report highlights the potential of adapting human dental surgical materials and techniques for avian maxillofacial repair, while noting the need for further research and standardized protocols in veterinary avian surgery.