Taking care of tendons
THE digital flexor tendon sheath (DFTS) is a compartment that contains the major flexor tendons: namely, the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) and the deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT). It produces a small quantity of synovial fluid which acts as a lubricant, allowing the tendons to move without friction across the pastern and fetlock joints as the horse moves, and helping to protect them from repetitive stresses and compressive forces.
Significantly, the sheath lies just under the skin and at places is less than 5mm from
