Arthritis & Synovitis
Inflammation of the synovial membrane & articular surface as a result of infection occure in farm animals commonly
Etiology
1- Bacterial infection
2- Traumatic perforation of the joint capsule
Clinical signs
1- pain & lameness in affected limb
2- pain & heat are usually detectable in palpation
3- the joint may be swollen but the degree will depend on the type of infection
4- fever , inappetene to anorexia , endotoxemia
Diagnosis
1- Arthrocentesis
2- Aspiration of joint fluid for culture & analysis
3- Serological test
4- Radiography
5- Ultrasonography
Treatment
Selection of drug will depend on the suspected cause of arthritis
1- combination of Cephlosporin & Amikacin is recomended before culture & sensitivity result are available
2- NSAID used parentrally to decrase inflanmatory response and provide analgesia e.g. Phenylbutazone
3- other antimicrobial used like pencillin , tetracycline , trimethoprim , gentamicin and other drugs