Tendonitis

Question 1

Why do extensor tendon lacerations rarely have long-term consequences in relation to flexor tendon lacerations?

Answer 1

Flexors are more weight-bearing

Question 2

What type of US probe would we use to diagnose tendonitis?

Answer 2

7.5-12MHz
linear transducer

Question 3

Which structures are most prone to injury regarding incidence of tendonitis/desmitis?

Answer 3

SDFT

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