Left ankle pain / weakness with plantar flexion, evaluate for Achilles tear TENDONS: The Achilles tendon appears normal. There is minimal fluid in the tendon sheath of the tibialis posterior, which is unlikely of clinical significance. The peroneal tendons appear normal. The extensor tendons are within normal limits.LIGAMENTS: The lateral collateral ligament complex is intact. The distal tibia-fibula syndesmotic complex is intact. The visualized components of the deltoid ligament appear normal.ARTICULAR SURFACES AND BONE: Bone marrow signal is within normal limits. There is no osteochondral defect. There is a small amount of fluid within the joint without a frank joint effusion.ADDITIONAL
Normal appearing Achilles tendon without specific findings to account for the patient's pain/weakness.