## Overview A suspensory body lesion is damage to the mid-body of the suspensory ligament in the cannon region. Swelling may be obvious in the forelimb but subtle in the hind limb where the ligament is deeper. Lameness is worse at the trot, and ultrasound confirms fiber disruption. ## Causes Overload. ## Diagnosis Ultrasound. ## Treatment Prolonged rest and controlled rehabilitation. Regenerative therapies are sometimes used. ## Recovery and Prognosis Fair to good depending on lesion size. ## Prevention Appropriate conditioning and footing.
swelling in the mid-cannon (subtle in the hind limb); lameness worse at trot; pain on palpation; ultrasound confirmation
## Overview A suspensory body lesion is damage to the mid-body of the suspensory ligament in the cannon region. Swelling may be obvious in the forelimb but subtle in the hind limb where the ligament is deeper. Lameness is worse at the trot, and ultrasound confirms fiber disruption. ## Causes Overload. ## Diagnosis Ultrasound. ## Treatment Prolonged rest and controlled rehabilitation. Regenerative therapies are sometimes used. ## Recovery and Prognosis Fair to good depending on lesion size. ## Prevention Appropriate conditioning and footing.
swelling in the mid-cannon (subtle in the hind limb); lameness worse at trot; pain on palpation; ultrasound confirmation