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Horses requiring a second surgery formed a fourth group (T). Outcome was assessed through client telephone surveys. Preoperative variables and surgical technique were assessed using logistical regression and OR models.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A total of 64 horses met the inclusion criteria, and data was collected at a median follow\u2010up time of 5\u2009years (interquartile range [IQR]: 3\u20138\u2009years). Improvement in lameness was observed in 83% (53\/64) of horses, with 64% (39\/61) returning to their previous level of athleticism. Sex significantly influenced outcome with males more likely to return to athleticism (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u2009.03, OR: 4.25). The return to previous level of athleticism for L, L\u2009+\u2009D and L\u2009+\u2009F was 67.9%, 50% and 66.7%, respectively. A smaller proportion of horses treated with L\u2009+\u2009D and L\u2009+\u2009F required additional surgical intervention compared to L (0%, 0%, and 20.8%, respectively).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>DLF ankylosis offered a reliable treatment for distal tarsal OA in horses. Incorporating cuboidal bone fenestration provided good athletic outcomes while reducing the need for reintervention.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Clinical significance<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>DLF ankylosis offers a less invasive alternative to treat distal tarsal OA in horses with good athletic outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1111\/vsu.14312","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,7,29]],"date-time":"2025-07-29T05:43:32Z","timestamp":1753767812000},"page":"702-712","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Outcomes of diode laser\u2010facilitated ankylosis of the distal tarsal joints in horses: A retrospective study of 64 cases"],"prefix":"10.1111","volume":"55","author":[{"given":"Rodrigo","family":"Sanchez\u2010Arjona","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Veterinary Medicine North Carolina State University  Raleigh North Carolina USA"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0006-8308-3113","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Carla","family":"Lopez Cruz","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Veterinary Medicine North Carolina State University  Raleigh North Carolina USA"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Brent A.","family":"Hague","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Wheatland Veterinary Hospital  Kingfisher Oklahoma USA"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Judith","family":"Jayawickrama","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Veterinary Medicine Oregon State University  Corvallis Oregon USA"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-1634-5540","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"J. 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