Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Arthroscopic treatment helped a puppy dog's infected multiple joint
By Fearnside, S M & Preston, C A·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2002·West Chermside Veterinary Hospital, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Arthroscopic management of septic polyarthritis in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 4-and-a-half-month-old male Neapolitan Mastiff was brought to the vet because he was severely limping and not putting weight on his front leg. He had been feeling depressed and not eating, with his lameness worsening over the past few days. The vet diagnosed him with a serious infection in his elbow and shoulder joints caused by bacteria. They used a minimally invasive procedure called arthroscopy to clean out the infected joints, which helped him feel better within just 48 hours. After the treatment, he was able to move around more easily and recover well.
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Abstract
A 4 1/2-month-old male Neapolitan Mastiff was presented with a history of severe non weight-bearing lameness, depression and anorexia, following 6 weeks of intermittent thoracic limb lameness that had deteriorated in the previous 72 hours. Haematogenous septic polyarthritis involving the right elbow joint and left glenohumeral joint was diagnosed, with blood and joint cultures revealing a Pasteurella species. Arthroscopy was utilised to facilitate joint evaluation and effect drainage of both joints. Clinical remission was achieved within 48 hours. Arthroscopy provided a minimally invasive yet thorough joint examination, lavage, and drainage of fibrinopurulent debris, thereby allowing early postoperative mobility and minimal morbidity.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12465824/