Emery
About Emery
Species:
Juvenile Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM26-159)
Emery is a juvenile green sea turtle found in Riviera Beach with a hook in the right front flipper. Treatments include antibiotics and wound care.
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Jul 10, 2026
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Jul 03, 2026
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
We sent out a culture on the infection and are treating with antibiotics.
Jun 26, 2026
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Based on the new radiographs, we’ve decided to wait on flipper removal surgery to see if the antibiotics are helping to resolve the bone infection. They are on antibiotics.
Jun 19, 2026
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Jun 12, 2026
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Unfortunately, the humerus is continuing to deteriorate and that flipper will need to be amputated. They are on antibiotics and pain medication.
Jun 05, 2026
FairRequires Continued Treatment
May 29, 2026
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Emery has a flipper fracture because of the hook and the distal tip has been removed due to necrosis. Treatments include antibiotics and wound care.
May 22, 2026
FairRequires Continued Treatment
May 15, 2026
FairRequires Continued Treatment
May 08, 2026
FairRequires Continued Treatment
May 01, 2026
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Apr 24, 2026
FairRequires Continued Treatment
New patient.