Fasciotomy and neurectomy are performed to treat chronic desmopathies of the origin of
the suspensory tendon. Injuries at the
proximal insertion of the suspensory ligament is a common pathology in sport
horses. If conservative treatment fails, a surgical intervention is often
necessary in chronic cases. A fasciotomy is performed to relief the pressure on
the ligament and this is sometimes combined with a neurectomy. We developed a
special technique that allows us to do the intervention through a very small
incision. It results in better and faster healing with less complications.