Published in Scientific Works. Series C. Veterinary Medicine, Vol. LXXI, Issue 1
Written by Szilárd JAKAB, Iuliana IONAȘCU, Diana GOSAV, Agnes FABIAN, Emilia CIOBOTARU-PÎRVU
Tendinopathies in sport horses, particularly those with low healing rates, represent a major challenge in veterinary medicine. Shockwave therapy has shown promising significant effects, stimulating tendon tissue healing and reducing pain compared to conventional treatments. Deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) injuries are common in sport horses and are caused by repetitive biomechanical stress. This study examines the success of shockwave therapy in managing insertional injuries of the DDFT with low healing rates in a 14-year-old female Oldenburg show-jumping horse. Clinical and imaging assessments through MRI revealed significant improvements in approximately three months of therapy, including reduced pain, increased mobility, and improved healing of the affected tendon. This case report aims to demonstrate that Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) increases the healing rate, reducing recovery time in sport horses.
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