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                        B

                    Figure 35-6  •  A, Lateral and dorsoventral (B) images of the right midforelimb and distal forelimb of the previously described caiman show

                    a dislocated first digit at the level of the carpometacarpal joint. C, A dorsoventral view of the normal left carpus is provided for comparison.
                    An associated third-degree sprain is presumed based on the degree of luxation.                Continued









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