Gaughan E M, Rendano V T, Ducharme N G
Department of Clinical Sciences, New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca 14853.
J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1989 Oct 15;195(8):1131-4.
Over an 8-year period, 9 horses with septic pedal osteitis were admitted to the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine. Septic pedal osteitis was defined by the presence of purulent exudate combined with radiographic evidence of lysis of the distal phalanx. The condition described involved only the distal phalanx, the laminae and hoofwall, and the soft tissues of the sole. Treatment included curettage and removal of the affected portion of the distal phalanx through a ventral approach to the foot, combined with systemic administration of antibodies. Of the 9 horses, 7 returned to soundness and original function within 12 weeks after surgery. During the early postoperative period, 2 horses died from causes unrelated to the surgery or to septic pedal osteitis.
在8年的时间里，9匹患有化脓性蹄骨炎的马被收治到纽约州立兽医学院。化脓性蹄骨炎的定义为存在脓性渗出物并伴有远节指骨骨质溶解的影像学证据。所描述的病症仅累及远节指骨、蹄叶和蹄壁以及蹄底的软组织。治疗方法包括通过足部腹侧入路刮除并切除远节指骨的患病部分，同时全身给予抗体。9匹马中，7匹在术后12周内恢复健康并恢复了原来的功能。在术后早期，2匹马死于与手术或化脓性蹄骨炎无关的原因。
