Descriptive analysis of retirement of Thoroughbred racehorses due to tendon injuries at the Hong Kong Jockey Club (1992–2004)

Lam, Kenneth K.H.; Parkin, T. D. H.; Riggs, C. M.; Morgan, K. L.

doi:10.2746/042516407x159132

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“…Training and competing are both responsible of these injuries (Ely et al 2004;Murray et al 2006;Pinchbeck et al 2004). They often require long periods without full training and they represent one of the major reasons of horse athletes retirement (Lam et al 2007). Ultrasonography is a widely spread technique for tendon lesions diagnosis, follow-up and a tool to establish a prognosis (Denoix et al 1990;Genovese et al 1986).…”

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First Application of Axial Speed of Sound to Follow Up Injured Equine Tendons

Vergari¹,

Pourcelot²,

Ravary-Plumioën³

et al. 2012

Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology

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First Application of Axial Speed of Sound to Follow Up Injured Equine Tendons

Vergari¹,

Pourcelot²,

Ravary-Plumioën³

et al. 2012

Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology

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“…The most common strain-induced injuries in horses are believed to be preceded by a phase of degeneration (Smith and Goodship 2004). Therefore prevalence of tendonitis increases with age, as shown by Kasashima et al (2004), Perkins et al (2005), Lam et al (2007).…”

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“…Tendonitis is generally a forelimbs problem (Genovese 1997, Lam 2007. The induction of clinical tendonitis occurs when loading overcomes the resistive strength of the tendon.…”

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Parameters influencing prevalence and outcome of tendonitis in Thoroughbred and Arabian racehorses

Kalisiak¹

2012

Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences

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Flexor tendonitis and suspensory desmitis are among most prevalent musculoskeletal injuries observed in racehorses. The aim of this study was to determine which horse and race-related parameters can help to diminish the possibility of injury or -when injury has occurred -to evaluate the potential for the horse to continue a successful career after convalescence. Special attention was given to the comparison of Arabian and Thoroughbred racehorses.187 horses with ultrasonographically visible lesions were included in the study. This study showed that Thoroughbreds are more at risk of musculoskeletal problems than Arabian racehorses. In both breeds, the most frequent injuries concern SDFT, then SL. Over 95% of tendonitis concern forelimbs. In Thoroughbreds, the prevalence of tendonitis is higher in bigger horses, in males when compared to females and in fence / steeple racehorses when compared to flat track racehorses. The inside limb is more at risk of SDF tendonitis, when the external limb -of SL desmitis. Tendonitis severity increases with age and is greater in steeplechasers when compared to flat track racehorses. The outcome of tendonitis without hypoechogenic lesion is much better than that with hypoechogenic lesion. Evaluation of hypoechogenic lesion length is an easy and accurate prognosis tool, as the chances of returning to racing drop dramatically with lesions longer than 12 cm.

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“…Injury of the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) in racing Thoroughbreds is the most frequent musculoskeletal problem causing early retirement in the racing industry (Lam et al 2007). Once seriously injured, the tendon never returns to the original quality, elasticity and functional ability.…”

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Platelet rich plasma treatment of superficial digital flexor tendon lesions in racing Thoroughbreds

Žuffová¹,

Krisová²,

Žert³

2013

Vet. Med. - Czech

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ABSTRACT:The main goal of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a modified method for preparing platelet rich plasma for the treatment of superficial digital flexor tendon lesions in race horses and its influence on the future recuperation of the animals. The applied concentrate of plasma was prepared by centrifugation followed by aspiration close above the buffy coat. There were no negative reactions resulting from the application of the biological material into the damaged tendons. The success of the therapy was proven by the shortened rehabilitation time and the higher number of horses returning to racing.

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Descriptive analysis of retirement of Thoroughbred racehorses due to tendon injuries at the Hong Kong Jockey Club (1992–2004)

Cited by 81 publications

References 22 publications

First Application of Axial Speed of Sound to Follow Up Injured Equine Tendons

First Application of Axial Speed of Sound to Follow Up Injured Equine Tendons

Parameters influencing prevalence and outcome of tendonitis in Thoroughbred and Arabian racehorses

Platelet rich plasma treatment of superficial digital flexor tendon lesions in racing Thoroughbreds

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