Akw. Wood et al., 3-DIMENSIONAL SONOGRAPHIC IMAGING OF THE EQUINE SUPERFICIAL DIGITAL FLEXOR TENDON, American journal of veterinary research, 55(11), 1994, pp. 1505-1508
In a feasability study, a technique for constructing 3-dimensional son
ographic images of the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) was es
tablished in 6 clinically normal horses and applied to 7 horses with i
njured SDFT. Two-dimensional B-mode sonographic images were recorded o
n videotape as the sonographic transducer was manually moved along the
palmar aspect of the metacarpal region. Selected videofields were dig
itized, and 3-dimensional images were constructed, using a computer wo
rk station and dedicated software program. The 3-dimensional images we
re of high quality and presented qualitative clinical information in u
nique fashion. Indication of the extent of SDFT injuries was excellent
. Such 3-dimensional images would be especially useful in explaining t
o 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.