<i>Infraspinatus</i> and intertubercular (bicipital) bursae sepsis

Barker, W. H. J.

doi:10.1111/eve.12313

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“…This partially fenestrated capillary network [44] is suspected to be the site of entry in synovial sepsis of haematogenous origin (S type) in foals [45] and the adult horse, particularly if vasculitis is present. Synovitis due to preexisting intrasynovial or perisynovial pathology may act as a predisposing factor for microbial invasion through this capillary network, into a synovial structure [46][47][48]. Case 6 of the present study demonstrated a lateral suspensory ligament branch insertional avulsion injury, and there was no evidence that this acted as a primary septic focus.…”

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Synovial sepsis of unknown origin in the adult Thoroughbred racehorse

Byrne¹,

Lumsden²,

Lang³

et al. 2019

Equine Veterinary Journal

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Summary Background Synovial sepsis of unknown origin is a rare cause of lameness in the adult horse, and a haematogenous pathogenesis has been proposed in previous cases. Objectives To describe the features and outcome of synovial sepsis of unknown origin in adult Thoroughbred racehorses. Study design Retrospective case series. Methods Hospital records for admissions between 2005 and 2015 were reviewed to identify adult horses diagnosed with synovial sepsis of unknown origin. Presentation, clinicopathological, microbiological and diagnostic imaging findings were recorded. Treatment methods, surgical findings, complications and long‐term outcome were evaluated. Results Eleven cases were identified over the study period. Diagnosis was established from clinical examination and clinicopathologic findings, which were comparable to other aetiologies of synovial sepsis. Affected structures included synovial joints, tendon sheaths and bursae. Concurrent osteochondritis dissecans or articular cartilage lesions were evident during arthroscopic surgery in three cases. Significant intrasynovial haemorrhage was not identified. Microbial culture of synovial fluid or synovial biopsy was positive in 6/11 of cases, with all isolates being Gram‐positive cocci. Of the 6 positive microbial cultures, all isolates demonstrated in vitro sensitivity to a cephalosporin antimicrobial agent. A concurrent remote wound was present in a single case. No other potential origins of bacteraemia were identified. Treatment methods included endoscopic surgery, standing multineedle lavage, intravenous regional limb perfusion, intrasynovial medication and/or systemic antimicrobial administration. All horses survived to hospital discharge. For the 6/11 cases that raced following synovial sepsis, the median period for return to racing was 221 days. Main limitations A small study population, which was retrospectively reviewed. Conclusions Synovial sepsis of unknown origin is rare in the adult Thoroughbred racehorse and can affect a range of synovial structures. A concurrent potential source of bacteraemia is rarely identified. With appropriate management, the prognosis to return to racing is fair.

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Section: Mechanisms Of Synovial Invasionmentioning

confidence: 82%

Synovial sepsis of unknown origin in the adult Thoroughbred racehorse

Byrne¹,

Lumsden²,

Lang³

et al. 2019

Equine Veterinary Journal

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“…Among the pathologies encountered at the distal level of the scapula and the proximal humeral part, nowadays the veterinary pathology literature mentions the following commonly encountered conditions [ 14 ]: Osteoarthritis and osteochondritis of the shoulder joint [ 15 ]; Fractures and other mechanical injuries, muscular atrophy, most frequently of secondary origin -the sweeny shoulder [ 16 ]; The infraspinate tendon and its bursa [ 17 , 18 ]; Intertubercular (bicipital) bursitis [ 19 ]. …”

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A Paleopathological Find on a La Tène Horse Skeleton Discovered in Rescue Archaeological Diggings in the Area of the Olympic Pool, Alba Iulia (CX 143 Pit)

Gudea,

Stan,

Irimie

et al. 2024

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The reconstruction of past life based on archaeozoology is a challenging domain that offers a range of valuable details concerning former human and animal populations. Additionally, the ancient era is a source of information for human and veterinary medicine, as well as for other biological sciences. This report highlights a pathological lesion identified during the investigation of a horse skeleton from a pit dated La Tène in Alba County (Romania). The left scapula with lesions was collected from the skeleton of a buried 7–8-year-old male horse. The aforementioned bone underwent gross, radiological, and computerized tomography evaluation. Macroscopically, a collar of supraarticular cancellous hyperostosis was detected, most likely as a consequence of an invasive chronic phlegmonous periarthritis and/or bursitis of the infraspinate muscle following probably a penetrating cutaneous wound in the shoulder region. A suppurative periarthritis\bursitis of the infraspinate muscle situated nearby caused, apparently, supraglenoidian periosteitis responsible for osteophytes and exostoses formation in the neck region of the scapula.

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Infraspinatus and intertubercular (bicipital) bursae sepsis

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Synovial sepsis of unknown origin in the adult Thoroughbred racehorse

Synovial sepsis of unknown origin in the adult Thoroughbred racehorse

A Paleopathological Find on a La Tène Horse Skeleton Discovered in Rescue Archaeological Diggings in the Area of the Olympic Pool, Alba Iulia (CX 143 Pit)

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