Normal and a rupture Achilles tendon MRI images
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Green-normal Achilles tendon MRI image
Red-complete rupture Achilles tendon MRI image
White-hypretrophic plantaris grelis
MRI appearances of the ruptures Achilles tendon vary:
* partial-thickness tear shows high signal on long TR, and tendon swelling to >7mm AP
* full-thickness tear shows a tendinous gap filled with oedema or blood
* complete rupture shows retraction of tendon ends
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