MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM

Arthrotomy and joint lavage of the carpus

Two-month-old Holstein heifer calf; for about 1 week, she has presented with marked swelling and semi-flexion of the left carpus, bearing weight on the tip of the medial claw. Diagnostic hypotheses include acute accidental "closed" trauma exudative arthrosynovitis or septic arthrosynovitis originating from an umbilical infection at birth.

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