Temporohyoid osteoarthropathy in two young horses

Readford, P.K., Lester, G.D. and Secombe, C.J. (2013) Temporohyoid osteoarthropathy in two young horses. Australian Veterinary Journal, 91 (5). pp. 209-212.

Abstract

Two cases of temporohyoid osteoarthropathy (THO) in young Australian horses are described. The pathogenesis of THO is yet to be fully elucidated, but current theories include extension of infection from otitis media or interna to the temporohyoid joint or a primary but non-infectious degenerative condition within the temporohyoid joint. The young age of the horses and the unilateral distribution suggested an infectious aetiology. Both horses partially responded to treatment with broad-spectrum antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory drugs with concurrent management of ulcerative keratitis. The management of violent head shaking in one horse included the administration of gabapentin, an anticonvulsant known to have antihyperalgesic effects and reduce neuropathic pain.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Murdoch Affiliation:	School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
Publisher:	Wiley-Blackwell
Copyright:	© 2013 Australian Veterinary Association.
URI:	http://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/15138

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