Three-dimensional sonographic imaging of the equine superficial digital flexor tendon.
In a feasability study, a technique for constructing 3-dimensional sonographic images of the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) was established in 6 clinically normal horses and applied to 7 horses with injured SDFT. Two-dimensional B-mode sonographic images were recorded on videotape as the sonographic transducer was manually moved along the palmar aspect of the metacarpal region. Selected videofields were digitized, and 3-dimensional images were constructed, using a computer work station and dedicated software program. The 3-dimensional images were of high quality and presented qualitative clinical information in unique fashion. Indication of the extent of SDFT injuries was excellent. Such 3-dimensional images would be especially useful in explaining to owners and trainers the importance of the injury to their horse and would have a role in monitoring tendon healing and in the assessment of various treatments.
Wood
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Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104-6010.
Sehgal
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D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases; D006736:Horses / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D008297:Male; D009919:Orchiectomy; D012016:Reference Values; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary*; D013710:Tendons / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography