Cervical vertebral osteomyelitis in a 4‐month‐old foal |
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Authors: | A J Hu B Grant J Cannon |
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Institution: | 1. San Luis Rey Equine Hospital, 4211 Holly Lane, Bonsall, California 92003, USA.;2. 3032 Exposition Blvd Apt A, Santa Monica, California 90404, USA. |
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Abstract: | Vertebral body osteomyelitis in the cervical spine secondary to Rhodococcus equi has been treated both medically and surgically. This Case Report describes a 4‐month‐old foal exhibiting severe neurological signs from R. equi vertebral body osteomyelitis. Rapid, significant resolvement of neurological signs was noted in this case with surgical debridement and use of synthetic bone filler. The outcome suggests that aggressive surgical therapy in conjunction with synthetic allograft may be indicated in treatment of cervical vertebral body osteomyelitis. |
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Keywords: | horse cervical osteomyelitis synthetic bone graft myelogram cervical spinal fusion |
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