Tratamento conservativo e modelo de fisioterapia extensora na laceração total do tendão extensor digital longo em equinos: relato de três casos

The traumatic rupture of the long digital extensor tendon has a high incidence of diseases that affect the locomotor system of horses, and is often associated with accidents in smooth wire fences. The obvious clinical sign is the loss of extensibility of the phalanges and the hull, bringing proprioception deficit and limping apparent. These tendon injuries have a poor prognosis, and in some cases can be fatal. The purpose of this article is to report three cases of horses with total TEDL rupture undergoing healing treatments wound by secondary intention and model extensor physiotherapy. The scarring and extensor function return occurred on average 52.7 ± 7.36 days, with return to activities previously performed in less than 120 days. It was concluded that the healing by secondary intention with extensor physiotherapy apparatus is presented as a viable option in situations where the suture is not indicated or the dehiscence related to lacerations TEDL.