![]() “We are grateful for the assistance provided today by Drs. Following the exam, Ramar received in each knee an injection of a synthetic joint lubricant and platelet rich plasma, both of which are shown to improve comfort in people with similar arthritis issues. This minimally invasive procedure allowed debridement (tissue removal) of meniscal and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears along with reduction of synovitis (inflammation) associated with the arthritis. Mukund Komanduri from MK Orthopaedics aided the Society’s veterinarians in performing an arthroscopic examination of the great ape’s knees. Stephen Juriga of River Heights Veterinary Hospital assisted in treating Ramar’s periodontal disease. On June 29, a board-certified veterinary dentist and an orthopedic surgeon joined the Society’s team of clinical veterinarians to assist with the two procedures. Dr. “With the high level of professional care found in zoos today, animals live longer and can develop age-related conditions their wild counterparts would not be able to survive.” Michael Adkesson, vice president of clinical medicine for the Society. “Keeping Ramar and all of our animals comfortable and active during the golden years of their lives is of great emphasis for our team,” said Dr. For several years, Ramar has been receiving Celebrex and Lyrica (the same pain relievers people are prescribed) to help keep him comfortable. They decided to take the opportunity to also address age-related degenerative arthritis affecting the aging gorilla’s knees. ![]() In March, during a regular examination on Ramar-the zoo’s 49-year-old western lowland gorilla and the oldest animal at Brookfield Zoo-veterinarians noticed mild periodontal disease affecting several of his molars, prompting the need for follow-up dental care. The veterinary staff of the Chicago Zoological Society (CZS) conducts routine preventive examinations to carefully monitor the welfare of all the animals at Brookfield Zoo, particularly those that are older and affected by geriatric health conditions. – Due to advancements in medicine, animals in professional care are living longer and experiencing many of the same age-related ailments that elderly humans do. ![]() Oldest Animal at Brookfield Zoo Receives Successful Dental and Orthopedic ProceduresĤ9-Year-Old Western Lowland Gorilla Is Experiencing Same Ailments as Elderly Peopleīrookfield, Ill. ![]() Gorilla-Procedure_5286.jpg ( caption: Orthopedic surgeon Mukund Komanduri, MD, FAAOS, CIME (left) from MK Orthopaedics and Michael Adkesson, DVM, DACZM, DECZM (center), vice president of clinical medicine for the Chicago Zoological Society, view a monitor as they perform an arthroscopic examination on Ramar, Brookfield Zoo’s 49-year-old western lowland gorilla who has age-related degenerative arthritis in his knees.) Stephen Juriga (left) of River Heights Veterinary Hospital works on Ramar, a 49-year-old western lowland gorilla at Brookfield Zoo who has periodontal disease affecting several of his molars.) Gorilla-Procedure_5268.jpg ( caption: Board-certified veterinary dentist Dr. Gorilla-Procedure_5228.jpg ( caption: Chicago Zoological Society veterinarians work in Brookfield Zoo’s Animal Hospital with consultants from MK Orthopaedics and River Heights Veterinary Hospital to simultaneously address age-related periodontal disease and degenerative arthritis affecting Ramar, a 49-year-old western lowland gorilla.) Gorilla-Procedure_5049.jpg ( caption: Chicago Zoological Society veterinary staff prepare Ramar, a 49-year-old western lowland gorilla at Brookfield Zoo, to undergo two procedures to address age-related periodontal disease affecting several of his molars and degenerative arthritis in his knees.) NOTE: Images of Ramar at Brookfield Zoo may be downloaded below: Home Press Room 2017 Press Releases Oldest Animal at Brookfield Zoo Receives Successful Dental and Orthopedic ProceduresĬontact: Sondra Katzen, Public Relations, 708.688.8351, 29, 2017
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