Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Treating septic arthritis in a dog with joint injections
By Hewes, Christina A & Macintire, Douglass K·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2011·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Intra-articular therapy to treat septic arthritis in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old female spayed Labrador was brought in for severe pain and limping on her right front leg, which was swollen and had wounds that connected to her elbow joint. The dog was diagnosed with septic arthritis caused by a bacterial infection. The veterinarian treated her with a procedure to wash out the joint, along with antibiotics and pain relief medications. This approach helped address the infection quickly, which is crucial for preventing long-term issues. The dog showed improvement after treatment and was on the road to recovery.
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Abstract
A 6 yr old female spayed Labrador retriever was examined for severe pain and a nonweight-bearing right forelimb lameness due to swelling and wounds with direct communication into the elbow joint. The medical management of β hemolytic Streptococcus septic arthritis with needle lavage of the joint, systemic and local antibiotic therapy, and analgesic therapy is described. This case provides information on the need to address septic arthritis in the dog as an emergency situation and the treatment with intra-articular medication. Earlier medical management for septic joints could be considered in dogs to help decrease the long-term complications that can result from septic arthritis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21673329/