TABLE 1.
The age (in years [y] and days [d]) of the included horses and the affected synovial structure are detailed for each of 3 groups (control, aseptic inflammatory and septic synovitis)
| Control | Aseptic | Septic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of synovial structures | 10 | 27 | 30 |
| Number of horses | 10 | 23 | 22 |
| Age (median, range) | 15 y (4 y ‐ 25 y) | 11 y (3 y ‐ 20 y) | 8.5 y (12 d ‐ 26 y) |
| Synovial structure | |||
| Tarsocrural joint | 1 | 9 | 15 |
| Femoropatellar/Femorotibial joint | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Metacarpo‐/Metatarsophalangeal joint | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Antebrachio‐/Radiocarpal joint | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Distal/Proximal interphalangeal joint | 3 | 1 | |
| Tarsometatarsal joint | 2 | ||
| Cubital joint | 1 | ||
| Digital flexor tendon sheath | 2 | 3 | |
| Tarsal sheath | 1 | 1 | |