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Equine Orthopaedics and Rheumatology Q&A 11 (view source)
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Lameness, together with loss of extensor function in the distal limb revealed by the horse being unable to extend the fetlock.
Lameness, together with loss of extensor function in the distal limb revealed by the horse being unable to extend the fetlock.
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|l2=Extensor Tendon Injury#Clinical Signs
|q3=Is treatment likely to be successful?
|q3=Is treatment likely to be successful?
|a3=Most horses regain extensor function with conservative management. Even injuries as severe as this will recover eventually with careful, assiduous nursing. <br><br>
|a3=Most horses regain extensor function with conservative management. Even injuries as severe as this will recover eventually with careful, assiduous nursing. <br><br>
Sequestration of superficial dorsal metatarsal bony cortex may occur at 2–3 weeks post injury.
Sequestration of superficial dorsal metatarsal bony cortex may occur at 2–3 weeks post injury.
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|l3=Extensor Tendon Injury#Treatment
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