Veterinary Technician

Category - Surgical

Septic arthritis of the coffin and/or pastern joints in cattle is best surgically treated by which procedure?
  1. Arthroscopy
  2. Plating
  3. Arthrodesis
  4. Amputation
Explanation
Answer: D - Often, the best treatment for septic arthritis in the lower joints of cattle is amputation of one claw. Cattle on pasture have a good prognosis for return to function on the remaining claw.
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