Ultrasonographic study on correlation of tendon sheath thickness and tendon injury in thoroughbreds (Equus caballus)

Md Yusoff, Fairuz Hafizah (2023) Ultrasonographic study on correlation of tendon sheath thickness and tendon injury in thoroughbreds (Equus caballus). [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Horses in the racing industry are consistently placed under heavy physical workloads which predisposes them to a variety of soft tissue injuries, such as to the tendons and tendon sheaths. Treatment plans constructed by veterinarians aim to return these structures to their original state and regain its intrinsic functionality. This study evaluates the Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon (SDFT) and Digital Flexor Tendon Sheath (DFTS) conditions post-treatment in Thoroughbreds (Equus caballus) given veterinary intervention at the acute and chronic stages of SDFT injury. A total of 10 adult Thoroughbreds (n=5/injury stage) were used in this study. Ultrasound of the tendons and tendon sheaths were performed at the 5 cm, 15 cm and 25 cm DACB landmarks. The SDFT thickness was measured as 2 perpendicular transverse diameters and the DFTS thickness was taken at the dorsal and palmar aspects. In acutely treated horses, the thickness of structures in the affected and contralateral limbs showed no statistical differences except for the tendon sheaths at 15 cm DACB (P<0.05). However, in chronically treated horses, significant differences in thickness (P<0.05) between the affected and contralateral limbs were seen in both the tendons and tendon sheaths at 15 cm DACB. Positive linear correlations (P<0.05) were also found between the affected tendons and tendon sheaths in acutely (15 cm DACB) and chronically (5 cm and 15 cm DACB) treated horses. These findings could prompt a new study to uncover knowledge regarding these soft tissues, its injuries and treatment plans as well as its significance in the equine racing industry.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms. Nordeena Abdul Aziz
Date Deposited:	15 Nov 2024 01:26
Last Modified:	15 Nov 2024 01:26
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2112

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