Arthrotomy, curettage and medical management of septic arthritis and osteomyelitis of the temporomandibular joint in a horse. (20th August 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Balducci, J.; Ruby, J.; Hall, C.; Williams, J.
• Is Part Of: Equine veterinary education. Volume 33:Number 1(2021)
• Page Start: e5
• Page End: e11
• Publication Date: 2019-08-20
• Subjects: horse -- TMJ -- septic -- osteomyelitis -- arthrotomy -- sequestrum; Horses -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Horses -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 636.108905
• DOI: 10.1111/eve.13156
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0957-7734

Abstract

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.