Treatment and outcome of chronic tenosynovitis in three horses

Authors: Burbidge HM, Gibson KT
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 43, Issue 6, pp 244-247, Nov 1995
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Horse, Livestock
Subject Terms: Animal remedies/veterinary medicines, Antibiotics, Treatment/therapy, Bacterial, Locomotor, Sepsis/infection, Infectious disease, Tendon/ligament
Article class: Clinical Communication

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Abstract: Three horses were presented for treatment of chronic infections of the digital flexor tendon sheath. Clinical signs included severe lameness, and heat, pain and swelling of the digital flexor tendon sheath. The horses were treated with surgical lavage of the tendon sheath, systemic and local antibiotics, and analgesics. In each case, resolution of the lameness occurred over weeks to months. Only one horse returned to athletic activity, while the other two became comfortable at pasture. Response to treatment in cases of chronic tenosynovitis may not be as rapid or complete as that reported for acute tendon sheath infections.

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