Presentation
Incidental finding during imaging for polytrauma. The patient suffered a work-related crush injury.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Achilles tendon
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Normal X-ray of the left ankle.
Unusual identification of the Achilles tendon on the frontal view.
From the case:
Achilles tendon
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Annotated image of the left Achilles tendon as outlined on this frontal view of the left ankle. The tendon is likely intact, however, in the presence of a clinical concern, an ultrasound can easily be performed to reassess the ankle and determine the need for a further MRI too
Case Discussion
An unusual image of an intact Achilles tendon on a frontal ankle view.
Tendons may occasionally be delineated on plain films.
Sometimes direct or indirect findings on plain films may allude to a possible tendon injury.
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