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Fig. 1.727 Transverse sonogram of the palmar Fig. 1.728 Irregular, longitudinal lesion within
aspect of the pastern at the level of the PIP joint. The the lateral part of the DDFT in the pastern region
lateral part of the DDFT is enlarged and irregular in (arrow). The lesion extends to the periphery and
shape (left side).There is associated thickening of the synovial sheath cavity, which appears distended. There
synovial membrane of the digital sheath (arrow). is, however, no obvious synovial thickening.

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Fig. 1.729 Longitudinal tears of the DDFT in Fig. 1.730 Transverse sonogram of the palmar aspect
the fetlock region (arrowhead) associated with of the pastern at the level of the PIP joint. The medial
mineralisation within the lesion (arrows), visible as part of the DDFT (right side) is slightly enlarged. There
hyperechogenic surfaces casting acoustic shadows is a hypoechogenic lesion opening at the dorsomedial
(arrowhead). aspect, suggesting a superficial tear (arrow).

not provide adequate images because of thick skin, superficial tendon lesions than ultrasonography.
sudden change of angle and the presence of the Adhesions may be visible as a focal tissue signal
ergot. It is also a more sensitive means of detecting between the visceral and parietal synovial linings