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Arthrotomy, curettage and medical management of septic arthritis and osteomyelitis of the temporomandibular joint in a horse
Author(s) -
Balducci J.,
Ruby J.,
Hall C.,
Williams J.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
equine veterinary education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 2042-3292
pISSN - 0957-7734
DOI - 10.1111/eve.13156
Subject(s) - arthrotomy , medicine , septic arthritis , temporomandibular joint , osteomyelitis , curettage , surgery , horse , infectious arthritis , arthritis , dentistry , arthroscopy , paleontology , biology , immunology
Summary Osteomyelitis and/or bone sequestra are commonly reported in equids following traumatic wounds. This report describes the clinical management and outcome following an arthrotomy of the temporomandibular joint of a 1‐year‐old Quarter Horse gelding with septic osteomyelitis and arthritis. Computed tomography was used for further assessment of the lesions within the temporomandibular joint and helped guide surgical planning.