Digital Neurectomy Outcome in Horses with Chronic Foot Pain
Alexandra Beckstett
March 10, 2015
Horses with concurrent deep digital flexor tendon lesions were four times more likely to become lame again post-surgery.
Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
Horses with concurrent deep digital flexor tendon lesions were four times more likely to become lame again post-surgery.
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