Achilles tendon imaging.

Authors :: Harris, C.A.
Peduto, A.J.
Source :: Australasian Radiology. Dec2006, Vol. 50 Issue 6, p513-525. 13p. 19 Diagrams.
Publication Year :: 2006
Abstract: 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]