Diagnosis and treatment of septic arthritis.
Septic arthritis (SA) is a common orthopedic condition encountered in horses that are presented to equine veterinarians. Successful out-come is dependent on prompt and thorough evaluation and treatment. This article briefly reviews the pathophysiology, outlines diagnostics, describes treatment options and prognostics, and discusses current research in diagnosis and treatment of SA.
Morton
Alison J
AJ
Department of Large Animal Sciences, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, Box 100136, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA. mortona@mail.vetmed.ufl.edu
D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery; D006736:Horses; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary; D013582:Synovial Fluid / Q000737:chemistry; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents