Fibrotic myopathy, haematomas and scar tissue in the gaskin area of the thoroughbred.
An easy diagnostic technique for recognising fibrotic myopathy and scarring in the caudal popliteal area is described. A simplified corrective surgical technique is offered and discussed briefly. Some aspects of haematomas are reviewed.
D000818:Animals; D005684:Gait; D006406:Hematoma / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D006614:Hindlimb / Q000601:surgery; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006736:Horses; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*