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Plantaris Tendon Rupture

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Plantaris Tendon Rupture, Plantaris Rupture

  • See Also
  1. Achilles Tendon Rupture
  2. Gastrocnemius Tear
  3. Achilles Tendonitis
  • Anatomy
  1. Plantaris tendon lies medial to heel cord in calf
  • Pathophysiology
  1. May involve partial rupture of gastrocnemius
  • Symptoms
  1. Sudden onset of sharp calf pain
  2. No loss of calf strength
  • Differential Diagnosis
  1. Achilles Tendon Rupture
  • Management
  1. Symptomatic