A new technique that uses ultrasound findings to predict a racehorse’s likelihood of returning to racing after a tendon injury has been described by researchers. The study team say the… Read more »
Vern Dryden, DVM, CJF, of Bur Oak Veterinary and Podiatry Services, in Lexington, Kentucky, and Brian Beasley, DVM, CJF, from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, in Athens, led the conversation.
British researchers have determined that MRI images of bone thickness could provide critical information about fracture risk in the lateral condyle of the third metacarpal bone …
In this article we’ll discuss three common types of tendon and ligament injuries and how veterinarians treat them
Despite being a relatively new drug used in veterinary medicine, some equine practitioners are already prescribing tiludronate for “off-label” use in horses with other conditions
Tendon boots help protect horses’ front legs from injuries such as hoof strikes or collisions with jumps
Researchers noted, this could lead to an “inaccurate or unreliable assessment of an underlying problem (which) might lead to misdiagnosis or inappropriate further testing and treatments.”
We’ll highlight three common injuries and different modalities that can help your horse onto the road to recovery (and a few preventive tips). And, we’ll outline different treatments to help manage the injuries discussed in an easy-to-read table.
