Successful conservative management of angular leg deformity in a wild Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) calf

Abstract

A wild Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) calf of 5 months during the period of rehabilitation develops affection in the metatarsophalangeal joint of right hind limb, which became visible as vulgas angular leg deformity. Abnormal gait with lameness and frequent shifting of weight was the prominent sign. The affected leg was successfully brought into right alignment by applying a metallic shoe for 45 days without any technical aids.