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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Inferior check ligament, Inferior Check Ligament Desmotomy *scroll over* How is it done? 1.Under general anesthesia, the ligament is found and isolated. 2. After isolation, an incision is made either medially or laterally and the ligament is disected. 3. The incision site is then sutured shut and the animal is placed on a short course of NSAIDs., Inferior Check Ligament Desmotomy *scroll over* The procedure has: Disadvantages 1.This procedure may be insufficient to correct severe flexural deformities.( if the angle of the dorsal hoof is more than 90 degrees) 2. There may be residual scars with decreases the horse's value. 3. The horse needs postoperative stall rest which puts it out of working condition for roughly a 6 week period., Inferior Check Ligament Desmotomy *scroll over* The procedure has: Advantages 1. This is an established technique with both a medial and lateral approach. 2.The procedure is pretty simple to perform.