Assessment of Noninvasive Low-Frequency Ultrasound as a Means of Treating Injuries to Suspensory Ligaments in Horses: A Research Paper

Ugo Carrozzo ^a, Matteo Toniato ^a, Adrian Harrison ^b

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2019.07.007

Therapeutic ultrasound is a noninvasive, well-tolerated treatment for horses that requires no sedation and is easily applied in clinical settings. In this study, 23 sport horses with suspensory ligament injuries were treated using EQ Pro, a low-frequency ultrasound device. After an average of 3.3 weeks of treatment and routine rehabilitation, 87% returned to competition. Ultrasound confirmed recovery at around 6.8 weeks. EQ Pro therapy appears to be a rapid, effective, and practical option for managing suspensory ligament injuries in horses.

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