Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How well can mri see achilles paratenon problems or vertical tears of the achilles?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Very well: With current MR technology, radiologists can discern the difference between damage within the substance of the Achilles tendon versus surrounding the tendon as well as visualizing longitudinal split tears that may be present
Answered 3/1/2015
3.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Went back to dr. Today she is stumped as well as to why my Achilles hurts so bad as MRI came back ok with some swelling there and just some strain to the muscles on the side. She cleaned out the thing on the bottom of my foot gave me antibiotics, steroid
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is there achilles, soleus, gastrocnemius, tendon injuries/degeneration that are hard to see on MRI? Hardness alongside Achilles but MRI is normal
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is ice only a good treatment for acute injuries? My podiatrist has recommended icing 3 tinmes daily for insertional achilles tendonosis per MRI
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Swollen Achilles from ankle to mid-calf. MRI normal. Doctors say they cannot see size difference. 2 PT's say they see + feel difference. What is this?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Torn left knee meniscus twice, torn right achillis tendon, and symptoms of right knee meniscus tear after mri, no trauma, what could be the cause?!
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can MRI or ultrasound detect improper healing of the Achilles tendon and surrounding paratenon?
Does a fibula/tibia MRI also detect Achilles tendon and paratenon damage?
Is the Achilles paratenon supposed to be perfectly smooth?
I'm having peroneal and Achilles surgery. My MRI shows lots of swelling, but no tear. Is the MRI accurate, and could tears still be present?
MRI neg. 4 achilles rupture but soleus sticks out a lot on lateral side. Hard 2 see (due to fat) but easy 2 feel. Leg twice wide there. Still rupture?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
