periostitis
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of periostitis
First recorded in 1835–45; periost(eum) + -itis
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Treatment.—In simple cases of periostitis, those caused by a blow but free from an actual wound, the most beneficial treatment is the continued application of cold by means of a hose-pipe or by swabs.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton
In the few cases, he says, in which the periostitis is followed by necrosis the extent of dead bone has always been less than that of the inflammation over it.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Should the periostitis be complicated by the formation of pus, then the vessels entering and supplying the bone are, in the suppurative area, destroyed.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton
Treatment.—In this form of periostitis the periosteum should be freely incised, followed either by continuous irrigation or frequent injection of the wound with antiseptic solutions.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
A sequel to this form of injury is a circumscribed periostitis at the site of attachment of the ligaments and frequently the formation of an exostosis—ringbone—results.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor
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