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Early detection of superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) injuries in performance horses is crucial. This review focuses on screening and prevention strategies to minimize damage and reduce recovery times.

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Area of Science:

  • Equine Sports Medicine
  • Tendon Biomechanics
  • Veterinary Orthopedics

Background:

  • The superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) is vital for energy storage in performance horses.
  • SDFT injuries are a leading cause of lameness, often resulting from high-impact activities like galloping and jumping.
  • Tendon tissue exhibits slow healing and poor regeneration, emphasizing the need for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the biomechanical and biothermal effects of strain on the SDFT.
  • To examine age-related changes influencing SDFT strain response and injury risk.
  • To highlight the importance of early screening and preventative strategies for SDFT injuries in performance horses.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on biomechanical and biothermal effects of strain on SDFT.
  • Analysis of age-related alterations and their impact on tendon injury.
  • Exploration of early screening and detection modalities for subclinical SDFT degeneration.

Main Results:

  • Strain accumulation due to biomechanical and biothermal factors contributes to microdamage in the SDFT.
  • Age-related changes can exacerbate strain response and increase susceptibility to injury.
  • Early detection of subclinical degeneration is key for implementing preventative training adaptations.

Conclusions:

  • Prompt in vivo detection of early SDFT pathology and training modifications are more impactful than treatment alone.
  • Developing early screening tools can identify subclinical degeneration during training.
  • Implementing preventative strategies can minimize SDFT injuries and shorten recovery in elite performance horses.