Common equine stifle ligament injuries often include strains or tears to the medial and lateral collateral ligaments and the cranial cruciate ligament. Veterinarians typically diagnose these injuries with lameness exams and imaging, then recommend rest, controlled exercise, and anti-inflammatory treatments. Tena Ursini, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR, CERP, assistant professor at the University of Tennessee, in Knoxville describes the most common injuries she sees in the stifle region and her recommended treatment protocol.This podcast is an excerpt of ourAsk TheHorse Live Q&A, Understanding Hind-Limb Lamenesses in Horses. Listen to thefull recording here.About the Expert: Tena Ursini, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR, CERPTena Ursini, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR, CERP, is an assistant professor in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Tennessee, in Knoxville. Her main clinical and research interests are biomechanics and validating rehabilitation treatments, especially related to the back and topline.