Abstract
This retrospective study describes ultrasound guided desmotomy of the accessory ligament of the deep digital flexor tendon in 35 cases, and a modification of this procedure using an adapted surgical instrument. The procedure was successful in 97% of cases. Wound healing was excellent in all except 4 cases. Corrective shoeing prior to surgery contributes to success. The procedure can be performed on the standing horse and offers the advantages of minimally invasive surgery which include: reduced incision length, reduced morbidity and improved cosmetic outcome. The adapted surgical instrument can be an alternative to isolate the ligament under ultrasound guidance.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Equine Veterinary Education |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Pages (from-to) | 141-145 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISSN | 0957-7734 |
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| Publication status | Published - Mar 2010 |