Fig. 4
From: A guide to reducing adverse outcomes in rabbit models of sciatic nerve injury
Indirect injuries associated with improper bandaging or prolonged E-collar use. a-b Foot dragging injuries due to unraveling of bandage ranging from (a) focal to (b) severe injury. c-d Distinction between (c) severe foot dragging and (d) self-mutilation. Phalanges are visibly exposed but intact due to foot dragging, while phalange has bite marks or is chewed off on self-mutilated rabbits. Self-mutilation cannot occur with an E-collar. e Athletic tape can lead to skin irritation and skin breakage. f Ankle irritation due to lack of protective gauze on the dorsal region of the ankle. g Neck abscess from prolonged E-collar use (right)