Repair of a deep digital tendon deficit in a horse using a polypropylene implant. |
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Authors: | W H Crawford and J E Ingle |
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Affiliation: | Young-Crawford Veterinary Clinic, Innisfail, Alberta. |
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Abstract: | A yearling horse was treated for a chronic wound with a 4 cm deficit in the deep digital tendon. The gap in the tendon was bridged with paired polypropylene braided implants designed for use as a ligament augmentation device. Uncomplicated healing and return to function occurred. |
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