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Figs. 1.734, 1.735
Transverse (1.734) and
longitudinal (1.735)
sonograms over the
plantaromedial aspect of
the proximal hock. The
LDF tendon is deformed
and frayed (arrows) and
there is a large, fibrous
adhesion (arrowheads)
forming a restrictive
link to the thickened
parietal sheath.

1.736 1.737

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2

3

Fig. 1.737 Transverse sonogram over the
plantaromedial aspect of the distal tarsus. The LDF
tendon contains a large, irregular, hypoechogenic
lesion at its dorsolateral border (arrow).This was a
Fig. 1.736 Chronic tarsal sheath tenosynovitis. There longitudinal tear forming a deep cleft on the surface
are several echogenic synovial tissue masses protruding of the tendon. 1 = SDFT; 2 = medial digital flexor
into the sheath cavity. tendon; 3 = LPL.

synovectomy is often surprisingly effective, and a of septic tenosynovitis, aggressive debridement,
complete recovery may be expected in a significant synovectomy and resection of the tarsal portion
proportion of horses. In horses that do not respond of the LDF tendon have been described as salvage
to this approach, particularly as a complication procedures.