A preliminary study of hyperextension of the carpal joint in the racing Thoroughbred.
A photographic study of the angles of 71 carpal joints of horses at the end of a race has shown that overextension of the joint is normal at this stage. Further study is needed to determine the factors which may influence hyperextension, and whether they are relevant to carpal injury.
Deane
N J
NJ
Department of Physiology and Anatomy, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Davies
A S
AS