Thoroughpin is a swelling of the tendon sheath
around the deep digital flexor tendon of the hind leg as it passes around the
hock. It therefore is found just in front of the Achilles tendon and just above
the point of the hock. Thoroughpin is normally associated with poor conformation
of the hocks which puts extra strain on this tendon area. It does not normally
need treatment and the swelling tends to go down with time. Applications which
reduce swelling like DMSO can sometimes be used to reduce swelling.
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