Septic arthritis of the distal interphalangeal joint after neurectomy in a mare.
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.
D000818:Animals; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D003714:Denervation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot; D005552:Forelimb; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D006736:Horses; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary; D011183:Postoperative Complications