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A preliminary study of hyperextension of the carpal joint in the racing Thoroughbred

Authors: Deane NJ, Davies AS
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 43, Issue 2, pp 83-84, Apr 1995
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Horse, Livestock
Subject Terms: Limb - lower, Joint/arthrology, Locomotor, Disease/defect, Skeletal/bone/cartilage
Article class: Short Communication
Abstract: A photographic study of the angles of 71 carpal joints of horses at the end of a race has shown that overextension of the joint is normal at this stage. Further study is needed to determine the factors which may influence hyperextension, and whether they are relevant to carpal injury.
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