Publications by authors named "Ellen Law"
Article Synopsis
- A study assessed the ultrasonographic appearance of the patellar ligaments (PLs) and infrapatellar fat pad in 116 horses during training, along with their movement patterns.
- The researchers found that distinct or diffuse hypoechoic areas were common in the intermediate PL, particularly in the caudal mid-third region, while most fat pads appeared hypoechoic except for one case.
- No direct link was found between abnormal ultrasonographic results and lameness, highlighting the importance of considering biological variation in PLs and the need for local analgesia to pinpoint lameness accurately.
Background: A 3D printed self-locking device made of polydioxanone (PDO) was developed to facilitate a standardized ligation technique. The subcutaneous tissue reaction to the device was evaluated after implantation in ten horses of mixed age, sex and breed and compared to loops of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA). In two of the horses, the implants were removed before closing the skin.
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