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Shock Wave for Suspensory Ligament Healing

Scott Anderson, DVM February 28, 2024

Scott Anderson, DVM, explains how shock wave therapy can help a suspensory ligament injury heal quickly and successfully.

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The Pathogenesis of Soft Tissue Injuries in Horses

Chris White, DVM February 21, 2024

Soft tissue injuries can occur in any horse. Learn about the injury cascade and how to help horses on the road to recovery.

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Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Suspensory Ligament Injuries in Horses

Jennifer Madera, DVM February 14, 2024

Mesenchymal stem cells might improve the prognosis for horses with suspensory ligament injuries previously associated with negative outcomes.

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Christy Corp-Minamiji, DVM September 12, 2023

When a horse’s healing process gets derailed, wounds can become chronic. Here’s how to prevent complications.

Treating Tendon and Ligament Injuries in Horses

The Horse Staff August 30, 2023

Tendon and ligament injuries are leading causes of poor performance in horses. Learn about different conventional and therapeutic treatment modalities in this visual guide.

What’s New in Equine Orthobiologics?

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 26, 2023

Our sources share updates from the equine world to help you understand this exciting yet complex field of regenerative medicine.

Non-Steroidal Joint Injection Options

Katie Navarra July 11, 2023

Alternative joint injections to corticosteroids can keep horses comfortable and offer a chance at healing rather than simply masking pain.

Common Causes of Lameness in Horses

The Horse Staff April 12, 2023

Horses can go lame for a variety of reasons. Here are 4 common causes of lameness and their treatment options.

Take Caution Using Contralateral Limbs for Patellar Ligament Exams

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 19, 2023

Comparing ligament striations in opposite limbs via ultrasound to determine if changes are normal versus tears could lead to misdiagnosis.

New Treatment Tactics for SDFT Injuries in Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA December 25, 2022

At the 2022 BEVA Congress, one presenter discussed the challenges associated with SDFT injuries, plus potential solutions.

The Road to Recovery: Rehabilitating Horses With Lower-Limb Injuries

Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA December 21, 2022

Veterinarians share their advice for preventing lower-limb problems and rehabilitating injured horses, from therapies to back-to-work schedules.

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MRIs of the Equine Stifle: Complicated, but Very Useful

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA November 25, 2022

MRI imaging of the stifle joint has shown evidence of injuries to a variety of soft and hard tissues.

It’s easier to differentiate tissues in non-weight-bearing ultrasound images because you can easily angle the probe, causing the tendinous part to become hypoechoic (black).

How To Maximize a Horse’s Suspensory Ligament Ultrasound Exam

Shoshana Rudski November 22, 2022

Practitioner technique and skill determine the value of ultrasound images of the suspensory ligament.

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What Is Normal in Today’s Sport Horse?

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc November 9, 2022

A veterinarian describes three real-life examples of horses with physical abnormalities competing successfully.

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