Bowed tendons in horses - Extension at the University of ...
Bowed tendon refers to tendon swelling that appears as a bow in the leg. Chronic stress or an injury can cause a bowed tendon. Treatment includes complete rest, anti-inflammatory drugs and gradual return to exercise.
Bowed Tendons in Horses: Tendinitis Clinical Signs & Treatment
Apr 6, 2023 · Bowed tendon in horses is defined as acute or chronic inflammation of a tendon. This condition is also known as tendinitis, tendonitis or tendinopathy. This injury usually occurs when the tendon is strained beyond its limit, resulting in torn collagen fibers.
Bowed Tendons: Causes, Treatment, & Expected Outcomes
Sep 18, 2024 · A bowed tendon is an injury to a horse’s lower leg resulting from tearing the superficial flexor tendon, a longitudinal proteinous structure that connects the muscles above the knees to the pastern bones. It causes pain, swelling, and inflammation, resulting in an ‘outward curving’ of the tendon.
Bowed Tendons in Horses: Risk Factors and Treatment Options
Apr 10, 2015 · An article in Trainer Magazine summarized risk factors and treatment methods for injuries to the superficial digital flexor tendon in racehorses. This tendon runs down the back of a horse’s leg from above the knee to the pastern.
Rehab & Healing Time for Bowed Tendons & Pulled Suspensory ...
Jul 1, 2024 · Veterinarian Dr. Gray explains rehabilitation care, healing time & treatment for horses with leg injuries like bowed tendons & pulled suspensory ligaments.
Treating Bowed Tendons In Horses - Horse Life
Bowed tendons in horses are a common injury caused by overexertion, poor conformation, improper training, or trauma. Early detection of symptoms such as swelling, heat, and lameness is crucial for successful treatment.
Bowed Tendons - AQHA
Apr 10, 2018 · Bowed tendons are the No. 1 reason for lameness after a race, and they are also the most common reason for horses to be scratched after entering a race. The term “bowed tendon” is used to describe the damage resulting in an enlargement or …
Bowed Tendons | EquiMed - Horse Health Matters
Jul 15, 2014 · Bowed tendon injuries follow excessive strain of the superficial digital flexor tendon in the middle of the cannon bone region which extends from beneath the structures of the knee to the fetlock joint below. The injury can be performance limiting and can result in …
Tendinitis in Horses - Merck Veterinary Manual
Inflammation of a tendon can be acute or chronic, with varying degrees of tendon fibril disruption. Tendinitis is most common in horses used at fast work, particularly racehorses. The problem is seen in the digital flexor tendons and is more common in the forelimb than in the hindlimb.
Dealing with a Bowed Tendon - EquineSpot.com
What It Is and How to Heal It. A bowed tendon is the horseman’s term for tendinitis, meaning strained, inflamed or torn tendon. The injury can be severe and chronic. A damaged tendon that is not properly treated and allowed the necessary time to heal can leave a horse unsound for life.