Plantaris muscle or tendon rupture

Plantaris muscle or tendon rupture
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Overview

Plantaris muscle or tendon rupture or "tennis leg" is rare but requires acute medical attention. The plantaris muscle is a rudimentary muscle located in the superficial posterior compartment of the leg and varies in its size and development.

Symptoms

• Calf pain
• Calf tenderness
• Exercise induced foot pain
• Foot pain
• Heel pain
• Leg pain
• Lower extremity pains
• Midfoot pain
• Pain in plantar area

Differential Diagnosis

• Plantar fasciitis
• Tarsal tunnel syndrome

Diagnostic Findings

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  MRI: Plantaris tendon rupture
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  MRI: Plantaris tendon rupture
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  MRI: Plantaris tendon rupture
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  MRI: Plantaris tendon rupture
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  MRI: Plantaris tendon rupture
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  MRI: Plantaris tendon rupture
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  MRI: Plantaris tendon rupture

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• Plantaris tendon rupture

See Also

• Plantaris muscle
• Plantar fascia