Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Injury to synovial structures.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2007
- Authors:
- Joyce, JoLynn
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
Injuries to synovial structures are common in horses and may be life threatening or career ending if severe. Early recognition and initiation of aggressive treatment in the form of appropriate systemic and local antimicrobial therapy and surgical treatment improve the likelihood of a good outcome. Chronic injuries and delayed treatment may result in progression of infection into tendons, bone, and other structures, thus complicating treatment and resulting in a poorer prognosis for return to function.
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