The value of MRI in diagnosis of Achilles tendon rupture
- VernacularTitle:磁共振成像在闭合性跟腱损伤诊断中的价值
- Author:
Wei CHEN
;
Ming LU
;
Jian WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Achilles tendon;
Closed trauma;
Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2002;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate MRI in diagnosis and follow-up of Achilles tendon rupture. Methods From April 2003 to May 2005, 24 cases of closed Achilles tendon rupture were examined in our department with MRI. It was performed through sagittal T1WI, T2WI, GE-STIR and axial TME imaging. Four cases were followed up with MRI after 4 to 8 weeks. Results MRI could determinate the severity and exact location of Achilles tendon rupture by demonstrating signal changes of Achilles tendon. In this series, complete rupture of Achilles tendon mostly occurred at the median part, with augmentation and high signal on T2WI. MRI demonstrated high signal on T2WI in partial rupture of Achilles tendon. The signal intensity in the four cases followed up by MRI was shown to decrease. Conclusion MRI is a valuable tool for clinical diagnosis and follow-up of Achilles tendon, because it provides enough information through signal changes at the tendon.
