Treating PSD in Sport Horses: Surgery, Shock Wave, or Both?
Erica Larson
February 10, 2016
Recent study results suggest that shock wave can help horses return to function faster than surgery or rest alone.
Recent study results suggest that shock wave can help horses return to function faster than surgery or rest alone.
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