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Achilles tendinitis MRI

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Overview

MRI is required if a tear is suspected.

MRI

MRI

MRI scan may be performed if your doctor is concerned about a tear in the tendon or if the doctor is considering surgery.

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References

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