Tendon Lesions in Horses: Treatment and Prognosis

Even the tiniest leg laceration can have dire consequences for nearby tendons if left untreated.
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If an owner finds his or her horse in the field, a foreleg covered in blood from the knee down, the animal’s tendons might not be the first concern. But as Robert L. Linford, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, a professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences at the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, explained at a recent veterinary conference, even the tiniest leg laceration can have dire consequences for nearby tendons if left untreated.

At the 2012 Western Veterinary Conference, held Feb. 19-23 in Las Vegas, Nev., Linford discussed the clinical signs associated with certain tendon lacerations, along with the treatment options and prognoses, during a presentation for a veterinary audience.

Where Are the Tendons?

"Tendon lacerations are serious injuries for horses because a seemingly simple wound may cause a crippling lameness," Linford explained. "Any laceration below the elbow or stifle has the potential to sever a major tendon

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Erica Larson, former news editor for The Horse, holds a degree in journalism with an external specialty in equine science from Michigan State University in East Lansing. A Massachusetts native, she grew up in the saddle and has dabbled in a variety of disciplines including foxhunting, saddle seat, and mounted games. Currently, Erica competes in eventing with her OTTB, Dorado.

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