Severe Laminitis in Horses: Modified Surgical Treatment (AAEP 2009)

by: Christy West, Digital Editor/Producer
When a horse has a severe case of laminitis with marked instability of the coffin bone, cutting the deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) is a treatment that veterinarians often recommend. This surgical procedure is commonly done halfway down the back of the cannon with the horse standing and sedated, but researchers recently described a modified technique that is performed behind the pastern.</ ...