Haematogenous septic arthritis, physitis and osteomyelitis in foals: A tutorial review on pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Part 1. (25th October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lindegaard, C.; van Galen, G.; Aarsvold, S.; Berg, L. C.; Verwilghen, D.
• Is Part Of: Equine veterinary education. Volume 33:Number 12(2021)
• Page Start: 659
• Page End: 672
• Publication Date: 2020-10-25
• Subjects: horse -- foal -- septic arthritis -- osteomyelitis -- physitis; Horses -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Horses -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 636.108905
• DOI: 10.1111/eve.13394
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0957-7734

Abstract

Summary: Haematogenous septic arthritis, physitis and osteomyelitis (SAPO) is a potentially debilitating or even life‐threatening disease entity encountered in foals of all ages between birth and approximately 7 months old. Correct, and complete, diagnosis and successful treatment require collaboration between specialties including medicine, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, surgery and rehabilitation services. However, in order to succeed, it is important that all specialties have an overall knowledge of all aspects of the disease complex. Therefore, the aim of this review is to give an overview of aetiology, presenting complaints, clinical findings, diagnostic imaging, treatment, rehabilitation and prognosis. Part one deals with all aspects of aetiology and how to make a diagnosis. Part two deals with all aspects of treatment, rehabilitation and prognosis.