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MRI of the Achilles tendon—A comprehensive pictorial review. Part one
2021
European Journal of Radiology Open
The normal Achilles tendon is composed of twisted subtendons separated by thin high signal septae, which are a potential pitfall on MRI because they mimic a tendon tear. Tendinopathy and full thickness tears may be assessed effectively both on MRI and ultrasound. MRI is superior to ultrasound in detection of partial tears and for postoperative assessment. The use of fat suppression sequences allows the ability to detect focal lesions. Sagittal and coronal sections are useful for assessing the
doi:10.1016/j.ejro.2021.100342
pmid:33850971
pmcid:PMC8039565
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