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Proximal Suspensory Desmitis of the Hind Limbs
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Lameness and Performance
Surgery
Hindlimb lameness in the horse can be a very frustrating experience. It can be difficult to pinpoint the exact anatomical location of the lameness because the joints of the rear leg of the horse move together in unison and are not easily isolated from one another. The hock, stifle, hip, and lower limb joints and associated tendons and ligaments are all structures that can contribute to a hindlimb lameness. One common cause of lameness in the rear leg is Proximal Suspensory Desmitis.
Continue ReadingFew things are more distressing to the horse owner than the prospect of a beloved horse having to undergo colic surgery. Stories of catastrophic anesthetic recoveries and dismal survival rates abound, but are no longer representative of the current state of equine surgery and anesthesia.
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