How to Treat Extensor Tendon Injuries in Horses

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Tendon Injuries: Treatments and Prevention More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by keasler | permalink
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Tendon injuries quickly can end a performance horse's career. There are no definitive statistics concerning how many horses in the world suffer from tendon injuries of some sort, but the number is ...
For further reading: http://www.thehorse.com/articles/12668/tendon-injuries-treatments-and-prevention ^[1]

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Tendon Lesions in Horses: Treatment and Prognosis More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Carmen Hillman | permalink
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Even the tiniest leg laceration can have dire consequences for nearby tendons if left untreated.

For further reading: http://www.thehorse.com/articles/29034/tendon-lesions-in-horses-treatment-and-prognosis ^[2]

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Severed Extensor Tendon More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Kate Dinslage | permalink
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One afternoon in December, my gelding George lurched into the barn with a hole where his knee used to be. The emergency veterinarian, Dr. Zimmerman, soon confirmed our worst fears: George's exte ...
For further reading: http://www.thehorse.com/articles/15236/severed-extensor-tendon ^[3]

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How to Treat Extensor Tendon Injuries in Horses | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Wolter Mannerfelt | permalink
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The extensor tendon of a horse runs down the front of each cannon bone in the lower leg and allows the horse to extend the foot and lift the toe. Because the leg of a horse is so vascular (full of circulatory tissue), any injury to the tendon is prone to extensive bleeding and inflammation. Horses with extensor tendon injuries usually recover to...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_5544629_treat-extensor-tendon-injuries-horses.html ^[4]

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Equine Tendon and Ligament Injuries More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by LAVERNE WELCH | permalink
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Information the different types of tendon and ligament injuries in horses.
Tags: horse tendon, horse ligament, horse tendon and ligament injury

For further reading: http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-health/tendon-ligament-injuries-26594.aspx ^[5]

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Wolter Mannerfelt, keasler, Kate Dinslage, LAVERNE WELCH, Carmen Hillman

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1. http://www.thehorse.com/articles/12668/tendon-injuries-treatments-and-prevention

2. http://www.thehorse.com/articles/29034/tendon-lesions-in-horses-treatment-and-prognosis

3. http://www.thehorse.com/articles/15236/severed-extensor-tendon

4. http://www.ehow.com/how_5544629_treat-extensor-tendon-injuries-horses.html

5. http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-health/tendon-ligament-injuries-26594.aspx