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Injection of the insertion of the deep digital flexor tendon in horses using radiographic guidance
Author(s) -
Anderson J. D. C.,
Puchalski S. M.,
Larson R. F.,
Delco M. L.,
Snyder J. R.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
equine veterinary education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 2042-3292
pISSN - 0957-7734
DOI - 10.2746/095777308x329172
Subject(s) - medicine , hoof , radiography , tendon , lesion , magnetic resonance imaging , lameness , anatomy , radiology , nuclear medicine , surgery
Summary Insertional tendinopathies of the DDFT have been reported both as the sole lesion and as part of a multifocal lesion (Dyson et al. 2003). Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging allow specific diagnosis of deep digital flexor tendon lesions within the hoof capsule; however, direct intralesional treatment of such lesions is difficult because of the hoof's rigid structure. A technique designed to mimic intralesional injection of insertional tendinopathies of the DDFT in the standing horse using radiographic guidance was assessed. Radiographic and contrast CT imaging and sectioning of the limbs confirmed accurate injection in all cases although inadvertant administration of injectate into adjacent structures was also evident.