Repair of a deep digital tendon deficit in a horse using a polypropylene implant.
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.
Crawford
W H
WH
Young-Crawford Veterinary Clinic, Innisfail, Alberta.
Ingle
J E
JE
D000818:Animals; D006736:Horses / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D011126:Polypropylenes; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000662:veterinary*; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D014945:Wound Healing
D011126:Polypropylenes