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Managing SDFT Injuries in Sport Horses – The Horse

Tendon injuries, ranging from mild sprains to complete tendon ruptures, occur commonly in sport horses. With so many therapeutic options, the goal of rehabilitation is to achieve optimal functional healing using treatments and controlled exercise. “I am seeing more and more superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) injuries in sport horses, especially jumping horses with anything […]

Proximal Suspensory Desmopathy – The Horse

Getting Happy Back on Track Several treatment and management options are available for proximal suspensory desmopathy, and the one your veterinarian chooses likely depends on the exact nature of your horse’s injury. Regardless of the treatments used, the mainstay of recovery is a well-curated rest and rehabilitation program that evolves as the horse heals. This […]