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Is an ultrasound exam as accurate as an mri scan for identifying tendon tears or injuries at the front of an ankle? can ultrasound miss tendon damage?

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No and yes: An ultrasound is not as accurate as an mri.

Answered 10/19/2013

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Both are good: I prefer MRI for better detail.

Answered 6/10/2014

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