Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) for Joint Ill in Calves–Usage and Clinical Evaluation

Mandar, Y. G.; B. N. Nagaraja; M. S.  Vasanth; V. Chandrashekhar Murthy

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) for Joint Ill in Calves–Usage and Clinical Evaluation

Authors

Mandar, Y. G. Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary College, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA
B. N. Nagaraja Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary College, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA
M. S. Vasanth Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary College, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA
V. Chandrashekhar Murthy Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary College, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA

Keywords:

Calves, Clinical Evaluation, Joint Ill, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Abstract

Joint ill or septic arthritis is commonly observed in young calves and is generally transmitted by haematogenous route. The gross changes like joint diameter, range of motion and lameness pattern were studied before the treatment and on 7^th, 14^th, 21^st and 28^th day of post treatment. All the clinical parameters showed a gradual and significant improvement after the treatment. The application of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) provided better healing, early recovery from the disease by reducing the swelling and oedema, continuous removal of the joint discharge and increased blood supply to the joint. The animals were able to support with the affected limbs after the treatment.

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Published

30-06-2019

How to Cite

Mandar, Y. G., Nagaraja, B. N., Vasanth , M. S., & Murthy, V. C. (2019). Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) for Joint Ill in Calves–Usage and Clinical Evaluation. International Journal of Livestock Research, 9(6), 165–173. Retrieved from https://ijlr.org/ojs_journal/index.php/ijlr/article/view/1228