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Infectious temporomandibular joint disease in the horse: computed tomographic diagnosis and treatment of two cases
Author(s) -
Warmerdam E. P. L.,
Klein W. R.,
Herpen B. P. J. M.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
veterinary record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 2042-7670
pISSN - 0042-4900
DOI - 10.1136/vr.141.7.172
Subject(s) - temporomandibular joint , medicine , computed tomographic , joint disease , computed tomography , radiology , disease , horse , tomographic reconstruction , tomography , medical imaging , pathology , osteoarthritis , biology , paleontology , alternative medicine
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.