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Tendons and ligaments are meant stretch and flex. So it must be bad news when hard material forms within them, right? Not necessarily, researchers say.
Researchers are examining inflammatory and anti-inflammatory markers’ efficacy as early indicators for potential catastrophic injuries in racehorses.
Researchers have determined that the matrix—a stretchy, sticky, weblike structure within the tendon—loses its resistance over time. This could play a role in tendon problems in old horses.
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Researchers found that standing surgery results were at least as good as those of surgeries performed under general anesthesia. The new procedure also allows better surgical access to the target tissues, they said.
Researchers found horses treated for superficial digital flexor tendonitis with a new biologic product recovered better than those that received a placebo.
German researchers found hoof angle changes affect horses differently and might create new problems.
Researchers performed diagnostic imaging on Standardbreds’ limbs to pick up early signs of damage to bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. They noted more serious lesions—and more lesions in general—in horses trained only on a firm surface.
This common problem can cause sudden, severe lameness but often resolves quickly with the proper treatment.
Collaborative efforts among horse health researchers, the racing industry, and governments could lead to effective measures that will improve safety for both horses and jockeys, one equitation scientist says.
Boots and wraps protect the horse’s limbs. But have you ever asked yourself why or how these dressings protect a horse’s leg–or if they even do?
Amnion, the relatively thick innermost layer of the fetal tissues, contains numerous biological molecules that promote tissue growth and improve wound healing, researchers say.
Scientists hope an estimation of the forces applied to the ligaments and tendons can be used to test the soft-tissue structures’ strain when the limb is faced with variable footing and ground reaction forces.
The ultimate goal of any post-mortem exam program is to mitigate racehorse injury risk and, in turn, that of the exercise riders and jockeys involved.
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