Joey
About Joey
Species:
Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM 23-137)
Joey is a juvenile green from Boynton Beach entangled in fishing line. The left humerus bone was exposed. Dr. Kristen Dube surgically removed the humerus on July 26th. Currently on antibiotics and pain medications.
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Sep 08, 2023
GoodOff All Medications
Joey was successfully released on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
Sep 01, 2023
GoodOff All Medications
Joey has been cleared for release.
Aug 25, 2023
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Sutures were removed and surgical site has healed well.
Aug 18, 2023
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Sutures can be removed next week if the incision still looks good.
Aug 11, 2023
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
He is doing very well, but needs more time for his incision to heal before release.
Aug 04, 2023
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Jul 28, 2023
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Jul 21, 2023
FairRequires Continued Treatment
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