SAEVA Congress 2018 Proceedings | 12-15 February 2018 | ATKV Goudini Spa
Septic tarsal sheath tenosynovitis
Extensor tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis of the extensor tendon sheaths also occurs but rarely are there
abnormalities of the associated tendon.
Gastrocnemius tendonitis
Gastrocnemius tendonitis is characterized by enlargement of the gastrocnemius
tendon with an anechoic to hypoechoic area of fiber disruption. A concurrent bursitis
involving the gastrocnemius and intratendinous bursae may be present.
Large area of fiber disruption at insertion of the gastrocnemius tendon
Calcaneal bursitis
Fluid and fibrin are commonly imaged within the intratendinous and gastrocnemius
bursas of the hock, and less frequently within the subcutaneous bursa.
Osteomyelitis of the tuber calcis & sustentaculum tali
Ultrasound is a sensitive tool for diagnosing bone lysis and periosteal proliferative
change in this location as well as others, before it can be visualized radiographically.
A fluid layer, immediately adjacent to the bone in an extrasynovial location is
consistent with septic osteitis or osteomyelitis as long as there has not been recent
trauma in that location.
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