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Achilles tendon partial tear

Case contributed by Ashutosh Gandhi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Pain tenderness and swelling at ankle joint. No history of trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
mri

There is thickening of the lower portion of Achilles tendon with intrasubstance altered signals. Significant retrocalcaneal bursal effusion. Marrow edema at insertion site of calcaneum. Subcutaneous edema at posterolateral aspect of the ankle joint. Minimal tenosynovitis of peroneal tendons.

Case Discussion

Features consistent of a partial tear of Achilles tendon.

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