title: Magnetic resonance imaging of Achilles tendon ruptures.
abstract: Preoperative magnetic resonance images of three acute Achilles tendon ruptures were correlated with the findings observed during surgical repair of the tendon. Specific comparisons were made regarding the condition (shredded, uniform, etc.) and orientation (antegrade, retrograde, etc.) of the torn fibers, and the width of the diastasis (with and without ankle flexion) between the ends of the tendon. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) accurately assessed all of these parameters.
authors.affiliation: Division of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Wisconsin Clinical Sciences Center, Madison.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Keene
authors.forename: E G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Lash
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Fisher
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: De Smet
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries*; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012421:Rupture