## Overview Tendinitis of the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) in the hind limb produces swelling, heat, and pain on the plantar cannon. Lameness may be subtle at first. It is less common than forelimb SDFT injury but follows the same principles. ## Causes Overload or hyperextension injury. ## Diagnosis Palpation and ultrasound measuring cross-sectional area and fiber pattern. ## Treatment Prolonged rest, controlled rehabilitation, anti-inflammatories, and sometimes regenerative therapies. Return to work is gradual. ## Recovery and Prognosis Fair to good with adequate time. Re-injury risk exists. ## Prevention Conditioning and appropriate surfaces.
swelling on the plantar cannon of the hind limb; heat and pain; hind-limb lameness; confirmed on ultrasound
## Overview Tendinitis of the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) in the hind limb produces swelling, heat, and pain on the plantar cannon. Lameness may be subtle at first. It is less common than forelimb SDFT injury but follows the same principles. ## Causes Overload or hyperextension injury. ## Diagnosis Palpation and ultrasound measuring cross-sectional area and fiber pattern. ## Treatment Prolonged rest, controlled rehabilitation, anti-inflammatories, and sometimes regenerative therapies. Return to work is gradual. ## Recovery and Prognosis Fair to good with adequate time. Re-injury risk exists. ## Prevention Conditioning and appropriate surfaces.
swelling on the plantar cannon of the hind limb; heat and pain; hind-limb lameness; confirmed on ultrasound