Intra-articular therapy to treat septic arthritis in a dog |
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Authors: | Hewes Christina A Macintire Douglass K |
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Institution: | Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA. |
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Abstract: | A 6 yr old female spayed Labrador retriever was examined for severe pain and a nonweight-bearing right forelimb lameness due to swelling and wounds with direct communication into the elbow joint. The medical management of β hemolytic Streptococcus septic arthritis with needle lavage of the joint, systemic and local antibiotic therapy, and analgesic therapy is described. This case provides information on the need to address septic arthritis in the dog as an emergency situation and the treatment with intra-articular medication. Earlier medical management for septic joints could be considered in dogs to help decrease the long-term complications that can result from septic arthritis. |
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