Achilles tendon imaging.
The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body, yet one of the most commonly injured. Tendon degeneration is a relatively common disorder, predisposing to tears and often associated with paratenonitis. Numerous other diseases involve the Achilles tendon, some with classic imaging appearances, others with non-specific appearances. The aim of this pictorial essay is to review the radiographic, computed tomographic, ultrasonographic and MR appearances of the normal and diseased Achilles tendon.
Harris
C A
CA
Department of Radiology, Westmead Hospital and Castlereagh Imaging, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. craignrys@hotmail.com
Peduto
A J
AJ
D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*