Risk factors for superficial digital flexor tendinopathy in Thoroughbred racehorses in South Korea (2015-2019).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Superficial digital flexor (SDF) tendinopathy is one of the most common musculoskeletal diseases in Thoroughbreds and a major cause of retirement from racing among racehorses in South Korea. However, there are no previous epidemiological studies on SDF tendinopathy-related risk factors for racehorses in South Korea. The interventions derived from such a study could reduce the occurrence of SDF tendinopathy and, therefore, extend horses' racing careers.

Objectives

To identify the risk factors associated with SDF tendinopathy for Thoroughbreds in South Korea.

Study design

Retrospective case-control study (2015-2019).

Methods

A total of 101 Thoroughbreds that were diagnosed with SDF tendinopathy following a recorded fast-exercise (training gallop, trial

SUBMITTER: Choi Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12699112 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature