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Study shows Shockwave treatment is effective for suspensory ligament disease
Fred Nostrant • January 31, 2019
Suspensory ligament injuries are one of the most common soft tissue injuries we see in the sport horse. These injuries can be very frustrating. A recent study from Virginia Equine Imaging shows that Shockwave treatment can return these horses to their previous level of work faster than only rest and with similar results to surgery.
North Bridge Equine often uses shockwave as our first line treatment for proximal suspensory disease and we have seen very good results with this treatment.
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