USE OF PROSTHESIS IN A CAPARACE FRACTURE OF Chelonoidis carbonarius (Testudines: Testudinidae)

Testudines are members ofthe Reptilia class, they ectothermic anddiffer from other reptiles by the presence shell, which covers most of their bodies.Shell fractures common in these animalsand can occur due to several factors, mainlytrauma. This paper aims report useof prosthesis a red-footed tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonarius). An adult female weighing 2.45 kg was sent Wild AnimalSector Veterinary Hospital Universityof Brasilia. The specimen presented carapace fracture caused compress garbage truck. Even after healing lesion, there persistent communication betweenthe coelomic cavity and environment,which recurrent pneumonia. Afterstabilization patient treatmentof infections, an adhesive cover placedto isolate cavity, waschanged periodically. Moreover, it decided make with acrylic resin, since not feasible perform repair conventional methods. methodwas satisfactory sealing animal monitored for amonth without showing signs pneumoniaor any complications.