Effect of toe and heel elevation on calculated tendon strains in the horse and the influence of the proximal interphalangeal joint.

SE, Lawson; H, Chateau; P, Pourcelot; JM, Denoix; N, Crevier-Denoix

doi:10.1111/j.1469-7580.2007.00714.x

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Effect of toe and heel elevation on calculated tendon strains in the horse and the influence of the proximal interphalangeal joint.

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Authors:

Lawson SE

Chateau H

Pourcelot P

Abstract

The sagittal alteration of hoof balance is a common intervention in horses, with corrective shoeing being one of the most frequently applied methods of managing tendonitis. However, the effect of toe or heel elevation on tendon strains is poorly understood. This study aimed to examine the effect of ...

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