The equine forelimb suspensory ligament exhibits a heterogeneous strain pattern under tensile load

M. Lavagnino; J. Madison; M. R. Williams; S. P. Arnoczky
Laboratory for Comparative Orthopaedic Research, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East
Lansing, MI, USA

Summary
Objectives: To determine if regional variations in strain patterns occur within the suspensory ligament under tensile load. Local increases in strain may put certain regions of the suspensory ligament at risk and may explain the poor healing and high recurrence rates associated with suspensory branch injuries.