Tendinitis of the SFDT, synovitis of the tendon sheath, or tendosynovitis is called?

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Tendinitis of the SFDT, synovitis of the tendon sheath, or tendosynovitis is called?

Bowed tendon describes tendinopathy of the superficial digital flexor tendon, often with inflammation of the tendon sheath (tenosynovitis). When this tendon is overworked or injured, micro-tears and swelling develop along the back of the lower leg, giving the limb a bowed appearance during movement. This term specifically captures inflammation of the tendon and its sheath, not bone or ligament problems. The other terms refer to bone growths or ligament injuries in different parts of the leg or hoof, so they don’t describe a tendon inflammation like bowed tendon.

Bowed tendon describes tendinopathy of the superficial digital flexor tendon, often with inflammation of the tendon sheath (tenosynovitis). When this tendon is overworked or injured, micro-tears and swelling develop along the back of the lower leg, giving the limb a bowed appearance during movement. This term specifically captures inflammation of the tendon and its sheath, not bone or ligament problems. The other terms refer to bone growths or ligament injuries in different parts of the leg or hoof, so they don’t describe a tendon inflammation like bowed tendon.

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