MRI Diagnosis of Achilles Tendon Rupture
- VernacularTitle:跟腱撕裂磁共振诊断
- Author:
Jianrong XU
;
Wan WANG
;
Hongyuan HE
;
Zhuhua ZHU
;
Ruihua QIAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Achilles tendon;
trauma;
magnetic resonance imaging
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2001;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To analyze the diagnostic methods of Achilles tendon rupture by MRI.Methods All 16 cases with Achilles tendon rupture were examined with sagital T 1,2 WI and axial T 1WI imaging.4 cases were appended Gd-DTPA enhancement.6 cases were followed up with MRI after 6～8 weeks.Results MRI appearance of Achilles tendon rupture represented Achilles tendon thickening,decrescent ratio of wide/vertical survey,hyperintensity in tendon,discontinuous fibrous bundle,fluid collected around tendon comparing with of normal Achilles tendon.Conclusion MRI is an valuable tool for the diagnosis of Achilles tendon rupture.
