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My bearded dragon has a broken leg or injured spine. What now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Bearded Dragon | Male | unneutered

What can be done about a fractured/broken leg or spine on a bearded dragon?

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on February 5th, 2020

Thanks for reaching out about Punk. A fractured leg can be either splinted or surgically repair (intra-medulary pin) depending on the location and severity of the fracture. Broken spines are more difficult to repair. Pain medication either way. Repairs and prognosis improved with earlier treatments. Good luck.

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