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Achilles tendon tear

Case contributed by: Dr Maulik S Patel

Presentation:

Trauma while sports - 1 day before. Clinical diagnosis of achillis tear. No radiograph available.

Patient Data:

Age: 45 - 50 yrs

Gender: Male

Race: Indian/Pakistani

From the case: Achilles tendon tear

Modality: Ultrasound

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Complete tear of achillis tendon is noted approximately 8 cm away from insertion site. Maximum gap between two tendon edges is 20 mm on dorsi flexion. Distal tendon shows thickening ( 10 mm ) with mild hypoechoic echopattern - Mild tendinosis.