Treating Tendon and Ligament Injuries in Horses
Common areas of injury. Injuries to these soft tissue structures can range from mild sprains to complete ruptures.
Conventional Treatement options for tendon & ligament injuries
Advanced Therapies. Therapeutic modalities that can enhance soft tissue injury repair and remodeling when used in conjuction with conventional treatements include biologic therapies, laser treatments, shock wave therapy, low-frequency therapeutic ultrasound, and electrical stimulation.
Timeline to soundness: ~6-12 months to get horses back in full work using traditional therapies, depending on injury severity.