Tendon and ligament injuries Articles
Diagnosing and treating a displaced SDFT »
21 November, 2011
Find out how to diagnose and treat a displaced superficial digital flexor tendon
MRI scans can predict tendon recovery »
13 December, 2010
Diagnosing lameness and making a long-term prognosis has become more accurate with the use of MRI
The pros and cons of firing »
29 January, 2007
Firing a horse’s legs is a highly controversial treatment designed to help healing and encourage the repair of tendon damage through counter irritation
Understanding the risks of tendon damage »
18 April, 2006
The Animal Health Trust research has shown that horses competing at the top of their sport are more likely suffer tendon damage than those competing at lower levels
Vet innovations: Stem cell therapy »
30 January, 2006
Stem cell therapy is a new treatment that may help more equine athletes return to competition following tendon injuries
The brave new world of stem cell therapy »
30 September, 2005
Horse & Hound explains what stem cell therapy is, and how it could help your horse recover from injury or disease
Suspensory ligaments: desmitis »
13 October, 2004
Suspensory ligament desmitis can end a horse's career. H&H explains the challenges in treating this condition and outlines the latest research
Dealing with tendon injuries »
27 April, 2004
Any suspected tendon injury needs prompt veterinary attention if a drama is not to unfold into a crisis, warns HORSE magazine
All about orthopaedic infections »
29 March, 2004
Infections of the horse's legs can be hard to diagnose in the early stages and often prove difficult to treat with complications being common
All about suspensory ligament injuries »
19 March, 2004
Injury to the suspensory ligament is potentially serious although most horses return to work at some level says H&H's veterinary expert
Understanding tendon injuries »
18 March, 2004
Horse & Hound dispels some of the mysteries associated with tendon injuries, which can potentially end a horse's career
Understanding pastern damage »
20 October, 2003
The complex structure of the pastern leaves tendons and ligaments vulnerable to a range of strains and trauma, and accurate diagnosis of an injury can be difficult
All about tendon injuries »
14 May, 2003
Dr Roger Smith, a specialist in equine surgery, looks at tendon strains, one of the most common injuries in competition horses
Coping with tendon injuries »
13 November, 2002
Advice from HORSE magazine on what to do if you horse suffers a tendon injury
All about sesamoid bones »
3 April, 2002
Located at the back of the fetlock joint, sesamoid bones play an important role in supporting much of the horse's weight
Q&A: How damaging is firing? »
26 February, 2002
Expert advice from HORSE magazine on the effects and implications of firing forelegs
Understanding tendon injuries »
28 November, 2001
Older horses involved in athletic work are often the victims of check ligament injuries.
Treating tendon trouble »
24 October, 2001
A long convalescence and a careful exercise programme are often the best way of treating tendon injuries
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