29-year-old man with spontaneous rupture of the flexor tendons of the left leg. Evaluate for re-rupture of the Achilles tendon. TENDONS: There is a globular focus of decreased signal in the area of the previously identified achilles tendon rupture, most likely representing fibrous scar tissue. The tendon is disrupted and retracted. There is marked swelling of the proximal achilles. The remaining tendons of the ankle appear intact.LIGAMENTS: No significant abnormality noted.ARTICULAR SURFACES AND BONE: No significant abnormality noted. ADDITIONAL
The achilles tendon is torn and retracted, with a globular focus of fibrotic scar tissue in the area of the tear. 