Does anyone have any advice on the types of wing fractures birds can have?

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It would also be great if anyone knew about ways of splinting depending on that fracture.....AIM me for a more accurate answer or just out of further interest....If I was LVL 2 I would still rate the most helpful the highest...for now I guess I'll just pick the best answer...THANKS A TON!

Answer 1

What is the bird?  Some birds will need surgery/pins in order for the bones to heal.  Fractures at or near the joints will likely keep a wild bird from being releasable as a callus can form and freeze the joint.  What is the goal?  To have a bird that is fully functional and capable of sustained flight?  I think that trying to set any wing fracture on your own without some experience or personal guidance is very risky (certainly from the bird's perspective.)  The rule of thumb though is to immobilize the joint above and below in proper alignment.  Using a figure 8 wrap works in some cases, but it depends on the type of fracture, the location of the fracture, and the bird itself.  Seek the advice of a veterinarian.

Answer 2

Here's some information I found online. I've made a quick summary, and include the links below.

As in other vertebrates, fractures may be simple (if the bone is broken in one place, but the skin is unbroken) or compound (when both the bone and the skin are broken, so that there's an open wound). As you can imagine, the latter type is much more serious due to risks of infection.

Fractures that affect the middle part of long bones (the diaphysis) are easier to treat than those that involve the joints or nearby areas (epiphyses). Similarly, if the bone has splintered into more than 2 pieces, the condition is more serious.

As for first-care treatments, it's very important to remember that frightening or upsetting the bird can do much more damage than the fracture itself, if it struggles while one is trying to tape or bandage the limb. If it's a small species, chances are that inexpert human intervention will do more harm than good.  

If possible, immobilize the limb (by taping it against the body, for example).

Some fractures require veterinary intervention and/or surgical repair. For instance, the thigh bones of birds are located within the body, so it's not possible to assess such a fracture or repair it without expertise. Check the first link (pdf) for a list of fractures that require surgery.

Hope this helps! I think you should talk to your vet, if he/she is not an expert, ask them to put you in contact with somebody who is.