Courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise,
Idaho.
Figure 1 shows magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of a normal heel and Achilles tendon.
Figure 2 shows a torn Achilles tendon with fluid collected at the site of the
tear.
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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David Bardana, MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine |
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Last Revised
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January 3, 2013 |