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Percutaneous tendon splitting--method and results

O Knudsen

    Equine Veterinary Journal
    |July 1, 1976
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    Percutaneous tendon splitting surgery for Standardbred trotters showed mixed results. Horses undergoing suspensory ligament splitting had poorer soundness outcomes, while superficial flexor tendon operations showed slightly lower success rates than controls.

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    Area of Science:

    • Equine surgery
    • Veterinary orthopedics
    • Performance horse medicine

    Background:

    • Percutaneous tendon splitting is a surgical technique used in equine practice.
    • Evaluating the long-term effectiveness of this procedure is crucial for racehorse soundness.
    • Standardbred trotters are a common breed used in racing and research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the effectiveness of percutaneous tendon splitting surgery in Standardbred trotters.
    • To compare the racing performance and soundness of operated horses with a control group.
    • To analyze outcomes based on the specific tendons operated upon (suspensory ligament vs. superficial flexor tendon).

    Main Methods:

    • Description of the percutaneous tendon splitting operation as performed in general practice.

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  • Evaluation of surgical effectiveness based on the number of races completed over a 2-year follow-up period.
  • Comparison of results with a control group of normal Standardbred trotters.

    • Main Results:

    • A higher percentage of horses with suspensory ligament splitting failed to complete more than 10 races within the follow-up period.
    • Horses undergoing superficial flexor tendon splitting had a slightly lower percentage of return to racing compared to the control group.
    • Overall, the procedure showed limitations in maintaining long-term soundness for racing.

    Conclusions:

    • Percutaneous tendon splitting of the suspensory ligament in Standardbred trotters is associated with reduced long-term soundness for racing.
    • The effectiveness of superficial flexor tendon splitting also appears less favorable compared to non-operated controls.
    • Further research into alternative or refined surgical techniques may be warranted to improve racehorse longevity and soundness.