Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Sepsis of the common digital extensor tendon sheath secondary to hemicircumferential periosteal transection in a foal.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1997
- Authors:
- Hawkins, J F & Lescun, T B
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 4-month-old Quarter Horse foal was brought in because it had developed an infection after a specific surgical procedure on its leg. The infection was found in the area around a tendon that helps with movement. To treat this, the veterinarians cleaned out the infected area, placed a drain to help with ongoing cleaning, and gave the foal medication to fight the infection and reduce inflammation. After three months of treatment, the foal was back to being completely healthy.
Abstract
A 4-month-old Quarter Horse was admitted for evaluation of infection that developed following bilateral hemicircumferential periosteal transection and elevation. Sepsis of the common digital extensor tendon sheath was diagnosed. Treatment included lavage of the tendon sheath, placement of an indwelling drain for lavage after surgery, establishment of drainage, and administration of antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory drugs. Three months after treatment, the foal was clinically normal.
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