Explanation of Facts 1. The initial trauma of the calf being pulled with the FrankŐs calf jack probably caused most of the trauma related to the young bullŐs carpal valgus deformity. The single chain used to pull the calf out could have caused a pathologic pressure of the physis on the lateral side therefore causing growth to stop on that side. Then the medial side continued growing, causing the valgus deformity. The cast was used to stabalize the injury immediately following birth, which in turn resulted in the calf using it primarily to bear weight. The cast was also kept on for one month during the calfŐs active growth phase and then in a half cast for three more weeks. By this point, he probably was using this as his sole weight-bearing aide and also may have contributed to the asymmetric growth and uniformely enlarged and crooked front leg. 2. The metacarpal joint is severely swollen due to the trauma, with possible secondary infection, and joint sepsis. This may also be the reason for the increased pulse and respiration. 3. The two granulatory wounds on the leg after being pulled that have not healed could be due to being in such moist conditions in the cast, draining tracts of pus as a result of the joint infection, and joint instability. The purulent exudate is most likely a bacterial infection as a result of the injury and/or cast immobilization. 4. There is now limited range of motion in the metacarpal/phalangeal joint due to crepitance and possible ankilosis. 5. There is a tight band of tissue connecting the toe to the dorsal side of the foot. Therefore, there is a problem with the extensor side of the toe if they decide to surgically correct the deformity. If they can get the calf to bear weight, then this tight band of tissue or extensor tendon will pull on the toe causing it to lift up.