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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2023; 27(03): 308-313
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1764389
Review Article

Presurgical Perspectives and Post-treatment Evaluation of Achilles Tendon Injuries

Meghan A. Moriarty
1   Musculoskeletal Radiology, Department of Radiology, Northwell Health Huntington Hospital, Huntington, New York
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William B. Morrison
2   General and Musculoskeletal Radiology, Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Abstract

The Achilles is a commonly injured tendon, prone to degeneration and tear. Achilles tendon treatment ranges from conservative management to injections, tenotomy, open versus percutaneous tendon repair, graft reconstruction, and flexor hallucis longus transfer. Interpreting postoperative imaging of the Achilles tendon is a difficult task for many providers. This article clarifies these issues by presenting the imaging findings following standard treatments and depicts expected appearance versus recurrent tear and other complications.

Keywords

tendon - Achilles - flexor hallucis longus - repair - surgery


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Article published online:
25 May 2023

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