Deep digital flexor tenotomy is a surgical alternative that transects the deep digital flexor tendon in the mid-cannon bone region. This major tendon runs down the back of the horse's leg and attaches to the back of the coffin bone. Transection removes one of the main forces responsible for rotation of the coffin bone in laminitis.

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