Presentation
Sports injury. Hit with a a hockey stick accidentally. Very tender around the posterior aspect of the right ankle joint. Unable to walk on it.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Traumatic Achilles tendon rupture
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Sagittal T2
There is complete disruption of the Achilles tendon fibers consistent with complete rupture.
No evidence of fracture or bone edema.
From the case:
Traumatic Achilles tendon rupture
The arrow indicates the gap in the Achilles tendon from the complete tear, with the retracted ends.
Case Discussion
Complete traumatic rupture of the Achilles tendon is well demonstrated in this case.