5: Tendons and ligaments Flashcards
Which part of the tendon are most injuries in?
The centre
Why are most injuries in the centre?
Hyperthermia (disproved), ischaemia, mechanical
What factors predispose to tendon injuries?
High plane of exercise, age, accumulation of submaximal damage
WHich views do you take when doing ultrasound of tendons and ligaments?
Two views at right angles
What’s the problem with ultrasound of tendons and ligaments?
Artefacts common
Which order do ligaments go from skin to bone?
SDF, DDF, suspensory
What does desmitis mean?
Ligament
Who gets a proximal ligament injury?
Racehorse
WHo gets a body of ligament injury?
All hroses
How common are branch injuries?
Rare
What is the worst case scenario of a tendon laceration?
Fatal
What happens if SDF is cut?
Fetlock drops
What happens if DDF is cut?
Toe flips up
