Tendonitits Flashcards
The proximal check ligament supports which tendon and attaches where?
SDF and attaches to the back of the radius
The distal check ligament supports which tendon and attaches where?
DDF and attaches to back of cannon bone
Where does the SDF divide?
P1 and inserts primarily on P2
Where does the suspensory ligament originate from and where does it attach?
Proximal MC/MT III
Attaches on proximal sesamoid bones
What are tendons primarily made of?
Water and collagen type I fibers
Endotendon
Endotendon: intrinsic blood supply, nerves, growth factors (surrounds fasicles and wraps entire tendon)
Epitendon
Epitendon: contiguous with endotendon, surrounds tendon & endotendon ( tendons not within a sheath and outside of synovial cavity have these-allows tendon to slide within sheath by decrease friction w/ movement)
Paratendon
Surrounds tendons- NOT IN A SHEATH
Outside synovial cavity
What allows for the stretch of tendons?
Crimp pattern- when crimp becomes extended and lost, then becomes stretched out
Which crimp is lost first?
Center lost before periphery
How far can a tendon extend before rupturing?
12-20% (elastic region)
What percentage do tendons extend at a walk, trot and gallop?
Walk: 3-8%
Trot: 7-10%
Gallop: 12-16%
T/F: Tendons have a high healing property and can typically heal on their own
FALSE- limited intrinsic repair and requires help from us a lot of the time
Formation of type III collagen results in what?
Less elastic tendon & increase plastic regions increasing the risk of re-injury
What is the definition of tendonitis?
Inflammation of a tendon- most commonly from overuse but can be from infection or traumatic injury
Where is the most common area for tendonitis?
SDF
What percentage of TB return to race post SDF tendonitis?
20-60%
What are the two mechanisms of overstrain?
Sudden overload (acute injury) Strain induced= most common; due to repetitive microtrauma: phase of molecular degeneration which progressively weakens the tendon
What are the two types of tendon injury classifications?
Overstrain
Percutaneous trauma