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Other possible treatments include:
• Shock wave therapy
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Prognosis
The prognosis depends on which structures are damaged and ultrasonography is essential to
establish this. Horses with plantar ligament desmitis generally respond well to conservative
therapy if given adequate rest. The affected area frequently remains permanently thickened
once healing is complete.
