Reason: R/o heel osteo in patient in ankle swelling History: R ankle swelling TENDONS: Minimal T2 signal abnormality is seen in the distal Achilles tendon suggestive of edema/inflammation.LIGAMENTS: No significant abnormality noted.ARTICULAR SURFACES AND BONE: There is a subtle, 4 mm focus of T1 hypointensity and T2/STIR hyperintensity along the middle part of the posterior aspect of the calcaneus which is suspicious for a small focus of osteomyelitis.ADDITIONAL
Signal abnormality along the posterior aspect of the calcaneus is suspicious for a small focus of osteomyelitis. Mild edema/inflammatory changes are noted in the distal Achilles tendon. There is mild soft tissue edema around the ankle.Findings were discussed with Dr. Blake Jones on 11/20/15 at 08:58 am. 