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Fenestration of the abaxial hoof wall and implantation of gentamicin‐impregnated collagen sponges for the treatment of septic arthritis of the distal interphalangeal joint in cattle
Author(s) -
Zulauf M.,
Steiner A,
Jordan P.
Publication year - 2001
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.149.17.516
Subject(s) - hoof , medicine , bandage , gentamicin , septic arthritis , claw , surgery , ankylosis , interphalangeal joint , fenestration , arthritis , anatomy , biology , antibiotics , ecology , microbiology and biotechnology
A novel surgical approach to the distal interphalangeal joint of cattle, through the abaxial hoof wall, for the treatment of septic arthritis is described. In seven cattle a rectangular piece of horn (15 × 40 mm) was excised from the abaxial hoof wall and the joint was lavaged with Ringer's solution. Infected and/or necrotic tissue was removed from the joint and gentamicin‐impregnated collagen sponges were introduced. The piece of horn was reattached, a rubber block was glued to the contralateral claw, and a bandage applied. Aftercare consisted of changes of bandage, systemic administration of antimicrobial drugs and box rest. At follow‐up, six of the cattle were sound but one cow which had been slaughtered five months after surgery had remained slightly lame.