When it comes to equine injuries in the proximal (upper) suspensory ligament (PSL), many veterinarians rely on ultrasonography (US) to diagnose and monitor the problem. But obtaining accurate US ...

Suspensory ligament injuries in horses can affect the animal’s future athletic ability. In order to understand why and how injuries occur, it is helpful to be familiar with the structures involved.

Peruvian Paso, Arabian, American Saddlebred, and American Quarter Horse owners have been patiently waiting for an update on the diagnosis and treatment of equine systemic proteoglycan accumulation ...

Equine imaging plays a pivotal role in the modern assessment and management of musculoskeletal disorders, with particular emphasis on the suspensory ligament – a structure integral to limb function ...

Injuries to the suspensory ligament are a common problem in horses. They affect all breeds and ages but are particularly a problem in competition horses, where inflammation of the suspensory ligament ...

Research and clinical experience have shown that suspensory ligament injuries, particularly in the hindlimbs, are the highest injury risk in horses doing dressage — at all levels. The exact cause of ...

INGELHEIM, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It takes years of diligent training as well as a trusting relationship between horse and rider to reach their full potential as a team. That’s why a tendon or ...

This article was published 22/12/2016 (3194 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current. Few conditions in a horse are as difficult to manage as suspensory ligament disease, particularly, ...

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