Lecture 19: Orthopedic Infection Flashcards
What are the clinical signs of orthopedic infection
- Lameness- progresses to NWB
- Swelling- synovial effusion, periarticular swelling
- What
- Maybe fever
S type synovial infection infects where
Synovial membrane/fluid
Where are S-type synovial infections commonly
Larger joints-stifle and tarsocrural
Where do E type epiphyseal infections infect
Synovial and Subchondral bone
Foals with E-type infection usually have a history of ___
Failure of passive transfer
Where does P type physeal infections infect
Primary infection of long bone but can extend into joint
What type of orthopedic infection is this
S-type (normal rad)
What type of orthopedic infection is this
E type.
What type of orthopedic infection is this
P type
What is the synovial fluid cell count in S type
> 50k cells/uL
What is synovial fluid total protein of S- type
> 2g/dl
Which type of septic arthritis has no bony abnormality on rads
S-type
What are some signs of S- type septic arthritis in foals
Lameness, joint effusion, fever
What are some signs of E-type septic arthritis in foals
Lameness, joint effusion, fever, hyperfribrinogenemia
What is affected on rads for E- type
Subchondral bone lysis
What are some signs of P type septic arthritis in foals
Lameness
NO JOINT EFFUSION
Periarticular edema
Hyperfibrinogenemia
What do rads show with P type
Bone lysis around and widening of growth plate
What are some diagnostics for all 3 types of septic arthritis
- CBC/chem, SAA
- Radiograph- all enlarged joints
What is the gold standard for diagnosis of S and E types
Positive culture
Why do positive cultures only occur in 50% of S and E types
Synovial fluid is very resistant against bacteria
Ultrasound of joint, what wrong
S and E types- septic arthritis
What is systemic tx for S and E types
- Broad spectrum antibiotic- K Pen-Gent
- Anti-inflammatories- banamine
- Ulcer prevention