Racing performance of Thoroughbreds with superficial digital flexor tendonitis treated with desmotomy of the accessory ligament of the superficial digital flexor tendon: 332 cases (1989–2003)

J. Hu, Alaine; R. BRAMLAGE, L.

doi:10.2460/javma.244.12.1441

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Racing performance of Thoroughbreds with superficial digital flexor tendonitis treated with desmotomy of the accessory ligament of the superficial digital flexor tendon: 332 cases (1989–2003)

Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association • May 28, 2014

Authors:

Alaine J. Hu

L. R. BRAMLAGE

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To assess postoperative probability of racing, career longevity, and convalescent time in Thoroughbred racehorses with moderate to severe superficial digital flexor tendonitis (SDFT) in the forelimbs treated by desmotomy of the accessory ligament of the superficial digital flexor tendon (...

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Medicine

Horse

Suspensory ligament

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