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Contusions, Strains, and Sprains Figure 1

Figure 1: Injury and hematoma
Case history and photos

History

Male dumbo approximately 6 weeks old,.

Clinical Signs

Presented with an injury, which resembles a contusion or sprain, while playing. A hematoma resulted from the unresolved absorption of blood at the time of the injury.

Treatment

Warm moist heat was tried without success, and because the injury was small, with no visible signs of infection, the site was cleansed with an antiseptic, and then incised with a sterile surgical blade and drained.

Outcome

Injury and hematoma resolved. No mobility impairment

injury to foot
Photo 1: Injury to left forefoot.

cleansing foot
Photo 2: Cleansing with antiseptic solution.

incision and drain
Photo 3: Incision with sterile surgical blade and drainage of hematoma.

cleaning
Photo: 4: Hematoma drained and area cleansed.

Photos and case study courtesy of Bellaratta’s Nest Rattery

Posted on June 29, 2003, 12:17, Last updated on May 30, 2008, 23:28 | Figures


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