Severed Extensor Tendon

by: Kandace York
One afternoon in December, my gelding George lurched into the barn with a hole where his knee used to be. The emergency veterinarian, Dr. Zimmerman, soon confirmed our worst fears: George's extensor tendon was severed, his tendon sheath damaged, and his joint capsule punctured. Our best guess, since his left side was covered in mud, was that he'd fallen while running an ...