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DrO

Posted on Friday, Jul 14, 2006 - 11:45 am:

Tendon lacerations are a common and serious injury of horses. The gravity of the injury is dependent on a number or factors including:
  • which tendon(s) are involved
  • how much of the tendon is transected
  • where the tendon is injured
  • the amount of blunt trauma
  • how badly contaminated the wound is
There is also an undefinable difference in the quality of the healing of tendinous structures between horses. The problem may be behavioral with some horses better able to rest the hurt leg than others.

Even though a serious injury, early diagnosis and treatment can yield a fair to good prognosis with tendon lacerations. This article discusses the anatomy, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of tendon lacerations.

To access this article click on >> Tendon Lacerations >> off the navigation frame above.
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foxr

Posted on Saturday, Oct 4, 2008 - 5:50 am:

Hello. A horse I have been riding and competing has just been diagnosed as having a 20% tear of the flexor tendon at the back of his right front leg. There was a slight swelling of the leg which prompted the examination but there was no lameness or heat and the horse had been ridden out for a few days prior to the vet seeing him. Each day he was perfectly sound. He is an 8yo t/bred (ex racehorse) and he was eventing to Novice level. The vet has indicated a period of up to a year off work. Is it possible that a horse could have been worked with a 20% tear with no further damage? What is the best treatment for this injury? Can you give any indication as to the prognosis for the injury?
Moderator:
DrO

Posted on Saturday, Oct 4, 2008 - 8:30 am:

Hello foxr,
I must say with no lameness I would be surprised if your horse has a acute 25% tear in the flexor tendon. This should result in a remarkable lameness and swelling around the tear. However I want you to re-discuss this with your veterinarian to be sure you understood him correctly. Does he know your horse is not lame and if so how does he explain the diagnosis?

Let me redirect you to Diseases of Horses » Lameness » Diseases of the Lower Limb » Flexor Tendinitis which discusses this condition in horses, including treatment and prognosis.
If you have further questions post them to the "Tendinitis" group of discussions and rather than posting underneath other discussions Start a New Discussion. You will find the button for this at the bottom of the page with the article on it and under the list of titles of other discussions.
DrO
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