Tendon birth defects/ congenital deformities?

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I learned today that one of the horses I look after sometimes was born with a tendon deformity that caused the tendons to form over his hooves. This was years ago, and he had surgery to fix them and now you can't even tell, except he will never be riding sound (which is a shame, because he would probably be so much fun to ride!).
Anyway, does anyone know what the defect is called?  I couldn't really find anything on Google that looked like what was described to me, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't contracted tendons because the deformity involved the tendons on the front of his pasterns.

gallop · Accepted Answer

I'm guessing it was a flexural deformity, and which type would depend on the structures it affected.  I'm posting an article on flexural deformities which may be helpful.  I couldn't find a better one with pics, but I just don't have time to run a decent search.  If I get time, I'll try and come back if I find anything worth posting.
http://www.equineortho.colostate.edu/questions/flexural.htm

Buzz · Answer

good article

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Tendon birth defects/ congenital deformities?

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