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TENDON-LIGAMENT

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K. Leann Kuebelbeck

In: LAVC - Annual Conference - Lima, 2019 by Latin American Veterinary Conference
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APR 07, 2019
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This discussion will include an overview of superficial digital flexor (SDF) and deep digital flexor (DDF) tendinitis, suspensory desmitis, and desmitis of the accessory ligament of the deep digital flexor tendon (inferior check ligament). We will look at etiology, therapy, and potential shoeing recommendations.
Tendinitis: Tendinitis occurs when there is a strain to the structure. This is frequently associated with a tendon overload. Tendon fibers tear (or rupture) which results in hemorrhage. These lesions will fill in with granulation tissue and ultimately fibrose. We know that tendon/ligaments respond to repeated loading and will strengthen and resist injury with repeated strain application. Therefore it makes sense that we frequently see these injuries in young horses in their early training or in older horses that are coming off of a period of lay up. […]

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Brandon Equine Medical Center Brandon, FL USA
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