Publications by authors named "Lauren M Groom"
Vet Radiol Ultrasound
November 2017
Article Synopsis
- Lesions of the distal deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) in horses are often detected via MRI due to foot pain, and biologic therapeutics may aid in tendon healing, but accurate injection is challenging.
- This study aimed to test a technique for MRI-guided injection of the DDFT in standing horses, using cadaver limbs to see if it could accurately target specific tendon locations.
- Results showed an 85% success rate for injections based on gross examination and a 65% rate based on MRI, with no significant difference between injecting the medial or lateral tendon lobes, though the study's limitation was using cadaver limbs with normal tendons.
