Longitudinal interstitial tear

What does "Longitudinal interstitial tear" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A "longitudinal interstitial tear" is a term used to describe a specific type of injury to a tendon, which is a tough band of fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone. In this case, the tear or injury runs lengthwise (longitudinally) within the substance of the tendon (interstitial). It's like a small rip or break in the tissue that runs along the length of the tendon, but it doesn't go all the way through, so the tendon is still largely intact.

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