Tendon and ligament injuries in horses cause both economic and personal hardships for horse owners and industry professionals. A prolonged period of layup and rehabilitation is necessary, but ...

Tendon Lesions in Horses: Treatment and Prognosis The tiniest leg laceration can have consequences for nearby tendons if left untreated By Erica Larson, News Editor April 26, 2012 ...

One method to treat tendon and ligament injuries is to inject stem cells or progenitor cells taken from the patient. However, the cells' healing properties differ, depending on where within the ...

When horses have bowed a tendon, the first two weeks are spent cold hosing, wrapping and resting. Then they are slowly allowed to start hand walking during the second two weeks.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Wise Dan, a two-time Horse of the Year who had preparing for a comeback from an ankle injury, has been retired after his trainer noticed a problem with a tendon.

With much attention given lately to wild horses, I wonder how the health of the hooves of wild horses compare with those of domestic that have horse shoes to protect their hooves. This is a semi ...

1. A horse’s lower limb is comprised of bone, joint and tendon and has limited protective muscle, hence legs are susceptible to damage. It is important to understand this.

Tendons connect muscle to bone. In normal use the cells in tendon repair any damage that occurs from use to ensure the tendon remains healthy, but this process appears to become less efficient with ...

A horse’s lower limb is comprised of bone, joint and tendon and has limited protective muscle, hence legs are susceptible to damage. It is important to understand this.