Management of Septic Arthritis/Tenosynovitis

Sunday, July 01, 2012   9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

A prompt diagnosis and appropriate antimicrobial therapy is key to the successful management of infected joints and other synovial structures. A review of the common pathogens and suggested systemic antimicrobial regimes is presented. Local antibiotic therapy through regional limb perfusion, intraosseous perfusion and intrasynovial injection/infusion pumps is also reviewed.

Track Equine
Program Type Lecture
Medical Subject Surgery
CE Units
Room Franciscan D
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Speaker(s):

W. Wesley Sutter
DVM, MS, DACVS