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Abstract

A case of comminuted fracture palm of the left hand on one female moor macaque (Macaca maura) that was attacked by a Sun Bear (Helarctos malayanus) at Distrik Somba Opu Gowa and its successful surgical removal had been recorded. The female moor macaque was 2 years-old and weighing 10.5kg. Upon physical examination, the macaque was bleeding on the left hand and fractured at os metacarpale sinistra. The aim of the amputation was to save the life of the valuable animal that is protected by the law in Indonesia especially Ministry of Environment and Forestry regarding endangered species of plants and animals in addition to detracting morbidity (necrosis and gangrene) after the treatment. General anesthesia was administered to the female moor macaque and the amputation of the os metacarpale sinistra was performed. The moor macaque was completely recovered within two months after surgery. This is the first report describing the performance of comminuted fractures amputation in moor macaque which can be used further as a reference on proper urgent treatment of similar case to avoid worse condition that can be occure in the absence of immediate treatment.