ESWT and Equine Tendon Healing

Alves, A; Brunna PA; et al. International Society for Musculoskeletal Shock wave Therapy

  • 10 horses without health problems
  • Superficial digital flexor tendinitis was induced in both front limbs by collagenase injections
  • Right front limb of each horse was treated with ESWT (3 treatments, 3-week intervals) while left front limb remained control.
  • Biopsy specimens were collected on 120th day

Results: ESWT improved scar remodeling and tendon wound collagen maturation.

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