Exam 2: Septic Arthritis/ Physitis Flashcards
What 3 types of septic arthritis are seen in foals?
S, E, P
Which type of septic arthritis seen in foals usually only effects 1 site?
P-type
Which type(s) of septic arthritis seen in foals usually effects multiple sites?
S and E
What is the most common etiology of septic arthritis?
Bacterial
What is the greatest risk factor for septic arthritis/physitis in foals?
Failure of passive transfer
Why do you NEVER debride in cases of P-Type septic arthritis in foals?
Debridement damages the physis and causes premature closure!
What do you expect the cell count to be of synovial fluid analysis
in a foal with S or E-Type septic arthritis?
greater than 50,000
What do you expect the neutrophil percentage to be of synovial fluid analysis
in a foal with S or E-Type septic arthritis?
greater than 90% neutrophils
What abnormalties do you see on bloodwork in
cases of S or E-Type septic arthritis?
Increased fibrinogen ± leukocytosis
In cases of S or E-Type septic arthritis,
Fibrinogen is usually ______mg/dL with bone involvement
>900 mg/dL
What is the prognosis for septic arthritis in foals?
77% survival in foals
What are the iatrogenic risk factors for septic arthritis in adults?
Iatrogenic: synovial sx, fracture repair, arthrocentesis
This pathogen is seen as the causative agent in a third of the iatrogenic cases
of septic arthritis in adults, especially in arthrocentesis
Staphylococcus spp.
What is the gold standard for diagnosis of septic arthritis?
Microbiology
At what age is S-type septic arthritis seen in foals?
Less than 1 week old
What solutions should (and shouldn’t) be used for lavage in a case of septic arthritis?
USE: Balanced electrolyte solution (LRS, Normosol) +/- DMSO
Do NOT add chlorhexidine, povidone iodine- cytotoxic and unhelpful
Do NOT give 5% dextrose solution- will be feeding the bacteria!
What organism is most commonly isolated in a case of septic arthritis?
Staphylococcus spp.
T/F: In a case of septic arthritis in adults and foals,
it is important to check the umbilicus as a source of infection
FALSE
Only check umbilicus in foals
When is it acceptable to stop antibiotic treatment for septic arthritis?
Minimum 30 days and 2 weeks beyond resolution of clinical signs (whichever is longer)
T/F: Arthrotomy is contraindicated in the treatment of septic arthritis in cattle.
False
What is the mainstay of treatment for septic arthritis?
LAVAGE- Early and often; large volumes (5-10 liters)
What type of septic arthritis in foals typically presents with swelling, but usually without effusion?
P-Type
What are the three types of septic arthritis in foals?
S, E, P (Synovial, Epiphysis, Physis)
With what type of septic arthritis in foals might you be able to see subchondral lysis on radiographs?
E-Type
This is the most distal nerve block performed in the horse:
Palmar digital nerve block
Horses undergoing arthrodesis of this joint have an 80% prognosis for return to work:
Hindlimb pastern arthrodesis
This is the primary collagen found in tendons:
Type 1
Which type of septic arthritis seen in foals usually only effects 1 site while the others effect multiple sites?
P-type
Which type(s) of septic arthritis seen in foals usually effects multiple sites?
S and E-Types