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Fig. 1.665 Longitudinal scan over the base
of the medial PSB showing a thickened ODSL
(yellow double arrow) with loss of fibre alignment
in the proximal portion and hyperechogenic foci
(red arrows), representing chronic fibrosis and
mineralisation.

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DDFT

SDSL

Fig. 1.666, 1.667 Longitudinal (1.666) and transverse (1.667) sonograms of the pastern region of a riding
horse that sustained an acute injury of the SDSL. Note the enlarged ligament in both planes and central area of
disrupted fibres. (Photos courtesy Graham Munroe)
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Fig. 1.668 Rupture of the SDSL (longitudinal view
over the palmar proximal pastern). The SDSL (double
arrow) is enlarged with a frayed proximal end (yellow
arrow) separated from the scutum by amorphous
tissue (white arrow). A small fragment is present
(red arrow).