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Abstract
Septic arthritis (SA) is a common orthopedic condition encountered in horses that are presented to equine veterinarians. Successful out-come is dependent on prompt and thorough evaluation and treatment. This article briefly reviews the pathophysiology, outlines diagnostics, describes treatment options and prognostics, and discusses current research in diagnosis and treatment of SA.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 16297725 DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2005.08.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract ISSN: 0749-0739 Impact factor: 1.792