Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fracture, luxation, and chronic septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint in a juvenile horse.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary dentistry
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Devine, Dustin V et al.
- Affiliation:
- Oklahoma State University · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This case involves a young horse that had a long-term infection in its right jaw joint, known as the temporomandibular joint. The veterinarians did a thorough examination, including X-rays and a special type of imaging called computed tomography, to assess the situation. Unfortunately, because the condition had been ongoing for a long time and the outlook for recovery was poor, along with financial considerations, it was decided that the most humane option was to euthanize the horse.
Abstract
This case report describes chronic sepsis of the right temporomandibular joint in a juvenile horse. Diagnostic work-up included physical examination, radiography, and computed tomography. Humane euthanasia was indicated due to the chronicity of the condition, prognosis, and financial constraints.
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