Diagnosis and Management of Common Suspensory Lesions in the Forelimbs and Hindlimbs of Sport Horses

Abstract

Suspensory injuries involving either the proximal one-third or the branches are potentially career-ending injuries for sports horses. Injuries can occur alone or in conjunction with their osseous attachments, and this may influence the prognosis. Clinical presentations can be hugely variable, and this paper discusses in depth the recognition of such injuries, ancillary diagnostic techniques, and management.