Muscle, Tendon, Ligament Conditions In SA

Question 1

Potential injury site

Answer 1

Muscle belly
Musculotendinous junction
Tendon
Origin/insertion

Question 2

Contusion

Answer 2

Bruise

Question 3

Strain

Answer 3

Stretching or tearing of a muscle, tendon, or both

Question 4

Sprain

Answer 4

Stretching or tearing of a ligament

Question 5

Laceration

Answer 5

Cut

Question 6

Rupture

Answer 6

Tear

Question 7

Avulsion

Answer 7

Tearing off bone

Question 8

Diagnosis of muscle/tendon injury

Answer 8

Signalment/history
Gait/ambulating/conformation
Muscle atrophy
Palpation
test/palpation under tension

Question 9

Challenges in healing tendons + ligaments

Answer 9

M/T/L under high tensile forces

T/L have poor vascular supply

Injury > excessive gap/stress/motion > scar tissue > dec strength/glide/function

Balance between stabilization + return to function

T/L will not return to original strength

Question 10

Conservative treatment

Answer 10

Contusions, strains/sprains, minor partial tears

Cold compress (Acute <24 h)
Warm compress (chronic >72 h)
Exercise restriction
Supportive bandage
Weight management
PT