Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diagnosis and treatment of septic arthritis.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Morton, Alison J
- Affiliation:
- Department of Large Animal Sciences · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
Septic arthritis (SA) is a common orthopedic condition encountered in horses that are presented to equine veterinarians. Successful out-come is dependent on prompt and thorough evaluation and treatment. This article briefly reviews the pathophysiology, outlines diagnostics, describes treatment options and prognostics, and discusses current research in diagnosis and treatment of SA.
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