Septic arthritis in horse

Septic arthritis is one of the most important causes of chronic of lameness in horse which if not treated early, it progresses and can be life-threatening in horse. So septic arthritis should be as an emergency condition and suitable therapeutic options are performed immediately. Elimination and removal of causative agent and infected tissue, intraarticular joint lavage and debridement, infection control and antibiotic therapy are the most important therapeutic principles after diagnosis of septic arthritis. Causes of septic arthritis, its pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment are presented in this article.