Treatment of a ruptured medial collateral ligament of the stifle in a horse.
Medial collateral ligament ruptures in horses are rare and difficult to treat. Conservative treatment usually results in degenerative joint disease that causes permanent lameness. Surgical treatment may be an alternative for salvaging horses for breeding purpose.
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Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210.
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