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What is the recommended method to diagnose carpal joint puncture wound around a joint?
What is the recommended method to diagnose carpal joint puncture wound around a joint?
- Administer pain medication
- Conduct a biopsy on the wound area
- Perform contrast rads
- Flush with sterile saline through a needle away from the wound (correct)
Which bone is most commonly involved in chip fractures of the carpus?
Which bone is most commonly involved in chip fractures of the carpus?
- 3rd carpal bone
- Proximal radial carpal bone
- Distal radial carpal bone (correct)
- Intermediate radial carpal bone
What is carptitis commonly associated with in racing horses?
What is carptitis commonly associated with in racing horses?
- Muscle strains
- Ligament tears
- Tendon injuries
- Chip fractures (correct)
What is the typical clinical sign of carpal hygroma?
What is the typical clinical sign of carpal hygroma?
What determines the prognosis for slab fractures of the carpus?
What determines the prognosis for slab fractures of the carpus?
How is carpal hygroma typically diagnosed?
How is carpal hygroma typically diagnosed?