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Ultrasonography: flexor tendon

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Introduction

Uses

Advantages

  • Adaptable.
  • Portable.
  • Not expensive.
  • Safe.
  • Non-invasive, pain free.

Disadvantages

  • Evaluates soft tissues and some superficial bone only.

Technical problems

  • Sound knowledge of ultrasonic characteristics and anatomy of tissues examined is essential.

Alternative techniques

Time required

Preparation

  • 10 min.

Procedure

  • Approximately 30-60 min.

Decision taking

Criteria for choosing test

  • Swelling of the flexor tendinous structures with/without history of pain/lameness.
  • Regional anesthesia localizing the source of pain to the area of the flexor tendinous structures.

Requirements

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Preparation

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Technique

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