Inflammation and arcing (BOWED TENDON) of the superficial flexor tendon (SDF)
Subject Areas : Veterinary Soft and Hard Tissue SurgerySaeed Azizi Mahmoodjigh 1 * , Nima Mozafari 2 , Farshid Davoudi 3
1 - Academic member
2 - ُstudent
3 - Student
Keywords: superficial digital flexor tendon, SDFT, Bowed tendon, horse,
Abstract :
Among the flexor tendons in the horse's limbs, the superficial digital flexor tendon is more prone to damage than the deep digital flexor tendon. SDF tendonitis is a common injury in event horses. Recovery of superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) injuries is slow, but re-injury is likely. SDF tendon injuries are more common in the forelimb. Flexor tendon injuries are due to strain on the tendon or a direct trauma. Tendon damage vary from inflammation and pain to complete rupture of the tendon. Injuries caused by strain are associated with swelling that require ultrasound assessment to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment for these injuries includes anti-inflammatory treatment, which is initially followed by a rehabilitation program. In cases where drug treatment is not responsive, surgical procedures including tendon splitting and superior check ligament desmotomy can be used. In this study, we briefly review the tendonitis of the superficial digital flexor tendon, etiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
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