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New Zealand Veterinary Journal Volume 43, 1995 - Issue 2
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A preliminary study of hyperextension of the carpal joint in the racing Thoroughbred

N. J. Deane Department of Physiology and Anatomy, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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A. S. Davies Department of Physiology and Anatomy, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Pages 83-84 | Accepted 02 Aug 1994, Published online: 22 Feb 2011
 
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Abstract

A photographic study of the angles of 71 carpal joints of horses at the end of a race has shown that overextension of the joint is normal at this stage. Further studv is needed to determine the factors which may influence hyperextension, and whether they are relevant to carpal injury.

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