Tendonitis of the deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) in horses is a newly recognized cause of foot pain. Radiography and even ultrasonography have failed to detect abnormalities in this tendon, especially as it travels within the hoof capsule and attaches to the pedal or coffin bone. In an effort to improve the ability of practitioners to diagnose DDFT lesions within the foot, a study was
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