Concise Guide to Tendon & Ligament Injuries in the Horse

David W. Ramsey.

Paperback, second hand, photos and illustrations.

 Tendon and ligament injuries represent one of the major problems facing the athletic horse. The tendons and ligaments of the lower limbs of the hunse are very important structures for normal athletic movement. Unfortunately, they are also among the most commonly injured atras of the horse. An injury to a horse's tendons and ligaments can range from a minor, nagging problem to a severe, career ending (or even life-ending) situation.

Many interesting observations as to the causes and treatment of these injuries have been made, but so far no one has been able always to prevent them from occurring. Nor has anyone been able to figure out a way to return the injured tissue to a normal, pre-injured state. Work is ongoing

Tendon and ligament injuries are frustrating things to deal with in horses. The best way to deal with them would be to prevent them unfortunately, some injuries are inevitable in any athlete. Once they have occurred, proper treatment can help minimize damage; a return to the pre-injured normal state is a goal that cannot be attained. Proper reha bilitation can help make sure that the horse will ultimately recover to the best degree possible.

The most extensively studied and most problematic tendons and ligaments in the house are in the lower limbs. Consequently, most of this book is devoted to discussions of these areas. It begins with an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the major tendons and ligaments of the lower fore and hind limbs. It provides some general guidelines for proper treatment of the injured horse so that he can ultimately return to an athletic function. It discusses the many choices that must be made by the horse owner when faced with an injury to a tendon or a ligament. Ideally, it will help you know what to expect if your horse sustains such an injury. It will help you make an informed decision as to your horse's care. Knowledge is power.