Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Horse with a torn tendon in back leg - what to know
By Meagher, D M & Aldrete, A V·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1989·Department of Veterinary Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Lateral luxation of the superficial digital flexor tendon from the calcaneal tuber in two horses.
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Plain-English summary
In this study, two Thoroughbred racehorses had a problem where a tendon called the superficial digital flexor tendon slipped out of place from its attachment point on the heel bone, which can happen when the supporting tissue tears. To fix this issue, veterinarians performed surgery that involved placing two screws in the heel bone next to the tendon and stitching the torn tissue back together. This surgical approach aimed to stabilize the tendon and restore its proper function. The outcome of the surgery was not specified, but the procedure was designed to help the horses recover from this injury.
Abstract
Lateral luxation of the superficial digital flexor tendon from the calcaneal tuber occurs in horses as a result of tearing or rupture of the medial retinaculum of the tendon. This report describes the repair of this condition in 2 Thoroughbred race horses, using a surgical technique in which 2 cancellous bone screws were placed in the calcaneus lateral to the tendon, along with suturing the medial retinaculum.
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