title: Conflicts, snapping and instability of the tendons. Pictorial essay.
abstract: Conflicts, snapping and instability of the tendons are common, and ultrasound (US) is the method of choice for evidencing these conditions thanks to the possibility to perform dynamic maneuvers during imaging studies. A conflict can occur between a tendon and a bone structure, other tendons, the retinacula or pulleys. Snapping can occur due to instability caused by rupture of the retinaculum, conflict between a thickened retinaculum and a bone prominence or due to an abnormal position of the tendon. Instability can occur due to insufficient ability of the retinaculum to keep the tendons in the bone groove or its failure to hold the tendons applied to the bone.The technique for evidencing conflicts, snapping and instability of the tendons is very demanding because it requires a thorough knowledge of the US appearance and dynamic maneuvers. However, at the present time US examination completed with dynamic maneuvers is the investigation of choice for evidencing these disorders and providing the clinicians with the necessary information.
authors: Medical Imaging du Parc, Orthopedic Clinic du Parc, Lyon, France.
authors: Olivier
authors: O
authors: Fantino
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Borne
authors: Bertrand
authors: B
authors: Bordet
keywords: Conflicts; Instability; Snapping; Tendons; Ultrasound
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