Imaging of the Achilles' tendon.
The Achilles' tendon is amenable to imaging because of its superficial location and the presence of surrounding fat. This article reviews the ultrasound, the MR image, and the radiographic appearance of the normal and damaged tendon. The potential value to patient management is discussed for each modality.
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Department of Radiology and Surgery, Dartmouth Medical School, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA. douglas.goodwin@hitchcock.org
D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D011859:Radiography; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014463:Ultrasonography