Bowed tendon refers to pathology of which structure?

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Bowed tendon refers to pathology of which structure?

Bowed tendon is a problem of the superficial digital flexor tendon. This tendon runs along the back of the forelimb and, when overstrained, undergoes microtrauma and degeneration that cause it to thicken and bow away from its normal path. The result is swelling and pain along the palmar aspect of the limb, characteristic of SDFT (SFDT) injury. It’s not a bone or cartilage issue, which would involve the navicular bone or collateral cartilages, nor a problem with the common extensor tendon on the front of the leg. The structure involved here is the superficial digital flexor tendon.

Bowed tendon is a problem of the superficial digital flexor tendon. This tendon runs along the back of the forelimb and, when overstrained, undergoes microtrauma and degeneration that cause it to thicken and bow away from its normal path. The result is swelling and pain along the palmar aspect of the limb, characteristic of SDFT (SFDT) injury. It’s not a bone or cartilage issue, which would involve the navicular bone or collateral cartilages, nor a problem with the common extensor tendon on the front of the leg. The structure involved here is the superficial digital flexor tendon.

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