## Overview Medial thigh strain is injury to the adductor muscles on the inner thigh. It occurs from excessive abduction during a slip or wide stance. Signs include a shortened hind-limb stride, reluctance to bring the limb under the body, pain on palpation of the inner thigh, and a base-wide stance. ## Causes Acute overload from slipping or splaying. ## Diagnosis Palpation and ultrasound of the adductor muscles. ## Treatment Rest, anti-inflammatories, and gradual rehabilitation. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good for most strains. ## Prevention Safe footing.
shortened hind-limb stride; reluctance to adduct the limb; pain on inner-thigh palpation; base-wide stance
## Overview Medial thigh strain is injury to the adductor muscles on the inner thigh. It occurs from excessive abduction during a slip or wide stance. Signs include a shortened hind-limb stride, reluctance to bring the limb under the body, pain on palpation of the inner thigh, and a base-wide stance. ## Causes Acute overload from slipping or splaying. ## Diagnosis Palpation and ultrasound of the adductor muscles. ## Treatment Rest, anti-inflammatories, and gradual rehabilitation. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good for most strains. ## Prevention Safe footing.
shortened hind-limb stride; reluctance to adduct the limb; pain on inner-thigh palpation; base-wide stance