Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Septic arthritis of the distal interphalangeal joint after neurectomy in a mare.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1984
- Authors:
- Mackey, V S & Pool, R R
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A mare had a fracture in her hoof bone, which led to an infection in the joint of her toe after she had surgery to remove a nerve. It seems that a puncture in her hoof may have started the infection, highlighting how important it is to take good care of the feet of horses that have had this type of surgery. Proper daily foot care is essential to prevent such issues.
Abstract
Fracture of the lateral wing of the third phalanx with secondary infection of the distal interphalangeal joint occurred in a neurectomized mare. Puncture of the sole may have been the inciting cause, emphasizing the need for careful daily foot care in neurectomized horses.
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