A review of the healing processes in equine superficial digital flexor tendinopathy

A review of the healing processes in equine superficial digital flexor tendinopathy

Summary Tendinopathy is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in athletic and aged horses. These injuries require prolonged convalescence and heal by the formation of scar tissue instead of neo‐tendon, predisposing to reinjury. This article reviews the biological processes involved in tendo...

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Veröffentlicht in:Equine veterinary education 2017-09, Vol.29 (9), p.516-520
1. Verfasser: Dakin, S. G.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Biological activity
Convalescence
fibrosis
Healing
horse
Horses
inflammation
Injuries
Morbidity
Physicians
tendinopathy
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Zusammenfassung:Summary Tendinopathy is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in athletic and aged horses. These injuries require prolonged convalescence and heal by the formation of scar tissue instead of neo‐tendon, predisposing to reinjury. This article reviews the biological processes involved in tendon healing and their implications for clinical practice to improve future treatment of these injuries.
ISSN:0957-7734
2042-3292
DOI:10.1111/eve.12572