The equine deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) plays a critical role in the biomechanics of the distal limb, and injuries to this tendon can have significant consequences for performance and welfare.

The horse’s limbs have evolved as bony columns with palmarly (back of the leg) situated tendons that act as springs to store energy from each stride. As a result the horse has very long flexor tendons ...

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