Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Infectious temporomandibular joint disease in the horse: computed tomographic diagnosis and treatment of two cases.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary record
- Year:
- 1997
- Authors:
- Warmerdam, E P et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Radiology · Netherlands
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This study looked at two horses with a serious infection in one of their jaw joints, which is called the temporomandibular joint. The researchers found that using a special type of imaging called computed tomography (CT scan) was the most effective way to see the damage caused by the infection. After treating the infection, both horses showed improvement in how well they could use their jaws again. Overall, the treatment worked well, leading to recovery for the horses.
Abstract
Diagnostic imaging and treatment of unilateral destructive temporomandibular joint disease in two horses is described and discussed. Computed tomography appeared to be the best imaging technique for these lesions. The disease can be followed by functional recovery after the infection has resolved.
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