MRI OF A FEW ACHILLES TENDON ABNORMALITIES: INSERTIONAL TENDONOPATHY TENDONOSIS, BURSA & RUPTURE
ACHILLES TENDON ABNORMALITIES
A few MRI images of Achilles pathology from all the findings seen in Achilles Insertional Tendonopathy, Retrocalcaneal Bursitis, Retroachilles Bursitis to MRI of Achilles Rupture.
MRI findings in Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy: A few findings to look for:
- Achilles Tendonosis,
- Retrocalcaneal Bursa,
- Bone Marrow Oedema,
- Tear,
- Paratenonitis.
WHAT ARE THE FINDINGS?
- Fluid present anterior to the Achilles tendon (PINK ARROW).
- Increased intermediate signal and expansion Achilles tendon (GREEN ARROW).
WHAT'S THE Dx?
- RETROCALCANEAL BURSITIS.
- ACHILLES TENDONOSIS.
WHAT ARE THE FINDINGS?
- Fluid present posterior to the Achilles tendon at the insertion (Pink arrow).
WHAT'S THE Dx?
RETRO ACHILLES BURSA.
- The retro Achilles bursa lies between skin and Achilles tendon.
- Its an adventitial bursa caused by chronic friction.
- Normally don’t see it.
- Uncommonly is enlarged.
Two findings to look for:
- Achilles rupture.
- Plantaris intact.
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