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Arthrotomy,curettage and medical management of septic arthritis and osteomyelitis of the temporomandibular joint in a horse |
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| Authors: | J. Balducci J. Ruby C. Hall J. Williams |
| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Large Animal Medicine, University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, Athens, Georgia, USA;2. Department of Veterinary Biosciences and Diagnostic Imaging, University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, Athens, Georgia, USA;3. Central Georgia Equine Services, Fort Valley, Georgia, USA |
| Abstract: | 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. |
| Keywords: | horse TMJ septic osteomyelitis arthrotomy sequestrum |