Case studies - laser therapy for severe distal limb injuries

Distal limb injuries in horses often carry a guarded prognosis due to the frequent involvement of critical anatomical structures such as tendons, synovial sheaths, and hoof capsule. When surgical repair is not feasible because of financial, anatomical, or prognostic constraints, conservative protocols incorporating adjunctive therapies may represent a valuable alternative. This newly released peer-reviewed report describes conservative management of a complete digital flexor tendon laceration and a traumatic hoof wall avulsion, both treated with a multimodal protocol that included MLS® high-power laser therapy. In both patients, progressive wound closure, absence of infection, and return to functional use of the limb were achieved despite the guarded prognosis and the lack of surgical repair.

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