FACTS


Injured front left leg, swollen since birth	Therefore localizes the injury.  Could have happened 
during parturition

3 mo old Limosuine bull				Not a calve-easy breed

Not using limb					Non-weight bearing lameness, Painful

Limb appears crooked				Growth deformirt or improper healing

Limb does not appear healed			Possible Incompetent immune system, Colostrum ?

Wounds on limb since cast removal hasnŐt healed	Possible Incompetent immune system, Colostrum ?

Healthy, nursing well				Adequate nutrition

ET calf						Genetically predisposed for high birth weight

Dystocia due to large calf (Force extraction)		Iatrogenic injury is possible

Pulled using chains, calf jack used			Iatrogenic injury is possible due to force used

Left front leg injured during process		Iatrogenic injury highly likely

Leg heavily bandaged for 2 weeks	Stabilization used, possibly leading to improper 
growth/healing		

Area of skin fell off after 2 weeks			Death of tissue, possible too tight of bandage

After 2 weeks, leg not stable 
so half limb cast applied for 3 weeks		Bandagiug not successful		

Leg was enlarged and crooked and 
not used after removal of cast	Leg healed improperly and possible 
infection/inflammation			

Temp 103 F, Pulse 120/min, RR 60/min		Possilbe elevated temperature

Crepitance occurred with manipulation		Bone to bone contact supports incorrect healing

2 granulating wounds	Wounds are healing via secondary intention with 
granulation tisue

Area around fracture covered with pink epithelial tissue	Granulation tissue

Draining tract on dorsoventral side 
of limb with purulent exudate			Tissue/Bone infection

Valgus deformity					Congenital or improper alignment from bandaging

Metocarpal phalangeal joint limited ROM	Possible scar tissue from healing keeps joint from 
proper motion

Tight bands of tissue connect raised toes 
with tissue on the dorsum of foot	Possible damage to  supporting 
tendons/muscle/nerves