Presurgical Perspectives and Post-treatment Evaluation of Achilles Tendon Injuries

Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 2023 Jun;27(3):308-313. doi: 10.1055/s-0043-1764389. Epub 2023 May 25.

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.

MeSH terms

  • Achilles Tendon* / diagnostic imaging
  • Achilles Tendon* / injuries
  • Achilles Tendon* / surgery
  • Ankle Injuries* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Muscle, Skeletal / surgery
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures*
  • Rupture / diagnostic imaging
  • Rupture / surgery
  • Tendon Injuries* / diagnostic imaging
  • Tendon Injuries* / surgery
  • Tendon Transfer / methods