A multiparous Celebes crested macaque presented with dystocia due to foetal macrosomia, causing foetal mortality and hindlimb paresis. After emergency caesarean section, recovery of motor function took 1 month before hindlimbs were weight bearing and 2 months before re-integration with the troop.
Keywords: caesarean section; hindlimb paresis; nerve palsies; non-human primate; parturition; pathology; post-partum; sciatic nerve; wildlife.
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