Tendons & Ligaments Exam 2

Question 1

General structure of tendons and ligaments

Answer 1

1. Collagen fibers
2. Cross section has bundles of fibers with more fibers
3. High in water and semi-elastic

Question 2

Differences between tendons and ligaments

Answer 2

• Tendons: more blood flow; can have tendon sheath

- Ligaments: less blood flow; less nutrient/oxygen supply

Question 3

Different functions of tendons and ligaments

Answer 3

Tendons: movement
Ligaments: support

Question 4

Tendinitis

Answer 4

Inflammation of tendon

Question 5

Tenosynovitis

Answer 5

Inflammation of tendon sheath

Question 6

Desmitis

Answer 6

Inflammation of ligament

Question 7

Potential causes of damage to T&L

Answer 7

1. Trauma/laceration
2. Acute overload
3. Chronic overload/degenerative most common
4. Non-use related degeneration (suspensory ligament)

Question 8

What part is most usually involved in bowed tendons?

Answer 8

Superficial digital flexor tendon

Question 9

What is a dropped fetlock?

Answer 9

Damage to suspensory tendon or suspensory apparatus

Question 10

Plantar ligament desmitis

Answer 10

• Involving the plantar ligament

- “curbed”

Question 11

Diagnosis of tendinitis and desmitis:

Answer 11

Heat, pain, swelling, untrasound

Question 12

Treatment of T&L injuries

Answer 12

1. Rest, decrease inflammation…. Cold, anti-inflammatory
2. Medical and surgical interventions: vary with location and severity
   - “scaffolding”
   - regenerative therapy; stem cells & growth factor

Question 13

Prognosis of T&L injuries

Answer 13

• Depends on location, severity and activity
• Many can return to decrease use/performance
• Increase risk of re-injury
• Depends on when therapy is applied