Injuries to the digital flexor tendon sheath in the horse

Abstract

The equine digital flexor tendon sheath (DFTS) is frequently localized as a cause of lameness. The DFTS contains, and is associated with, several important anatomic structures including the flexor tendons, manica flexoria and palmar/plantar annular ligament. Correct identification of the structures involved in injury is important, as the treatment and prognosis vary with injury. Diagnostic tenoscopy is the gold standard for diagnosis. The most commonly diagnosed injuries include linear tears of the deep digital flexor tendon, tears of the manica flexoria and palmar/plantar annular ligament desmopathy. Please note: Wiley-Blackwell are not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing material) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.