15-year-old male with laceration to toe. Cannot move toe after injury. TENDONS: There is increased STIR signal in the dorsal soft tissues overlying the third toe. Abnormal STIR signal surrounds the third extensor tendon, and focal thinning of the tendon is noted on T1-weighted images in this area of swelling/edema (series 12, image 15). Findings may represent a partial tear or trapping of the 3rd extensor tendon. LIGAMENTS: No significant abnormality noted.ARTICULAR SURFACES AND BONE: No significant abnormality noted. ADDITIONAL
Findings suggestive of partial tear or trapping of the third extensor tendon with surrounding edema as described above.