Mending Equine Tendons and Ligaments
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
September 4, 2024
Researchers are exploring improved ways to heal these notoriously complicated soft tissue structures.
Researchers are exploring improved ways to heal these notoriously complicated soft tissue structures.
My OTTB recently recovered from a bowed tendon injury. What can I do to help him continue to stay sound?
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