tendon 1 Flashcards
reasons why tendon doesnt regenerate
low vascularity, dense extracellular matrix, low cellularity
what is the general prognosis for any type of extensor tendon injury
good to excellent regardless of the injury type
extensor injuries are often associated with what
flexural deformities
flexed stifle with a straight hock. what is wrong
peroneus tertius rupture
what is more common SDFT or DDFT injuries
SDFT, likely because it is less vascular and has a longer angle to go around
big time race horse injury, most common veterinary related reason for retirement
SDFT injury
Why are core lesions more common on SDFT injuries
HYPERTHERMIA. forms a hematoma and collagen is straighter in the middle
how do we diagnose flexor tendon injuries
PALPATION, US
what is the most important thing to remember in acute phase care
stall confinement, cold hose, bandage
what do we start to do in subacute care
serial ultrasounds to see what the real extent of the damage is
what does microscopic tendon splitting do
increases blood flow
what does shock wave therapy do
osteoblastic activity and healing, analgesia, neovascularization
when is shock wave best
for insertions: tendon/bone and ligament/bone
what does rehab and exercise do to healing
realigns tendon cells back to appropriate orientation
tenosynovitis
injury to the tendon inside the tendon sheath
