Modelling the effect of race surface and racehorse limb parameters on in silico fetlock motion and propensity for injury
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DOI: 10.1111/evj.12672
Abstract: BACKGROUND The metacarpophalangeal joint (fetlock) is the most commonly affected site of racehorse injury, with multiple observed pathologies consistent with extreme fetlock dorsiflexion. Race surface mechanics affect musculoskeletal structure loading and injury risk because surface… read more here.
Keywords: fetlock; mechanics; limb; surface ... See more keywords
2D-SWE of the Metacarpophalangeal Joint Capsule in Horses
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DOI: 10.3390/vetsci9090478
Abstract: Simple Summary Osteoarthritis of fore fetlock in horses is a common disorder that causes owners to complain. It leads to changes in periarticular soft tissue composition. Diagnosis is achieved with radiography and ultrasonography when the… read more here.
Keywords: joint capsule; group; capsule horses; metacarpophalangeal joint ... See more keywords