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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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