Plantaris muscle or tendon rupture

Contributors: Cafer Zorkun M.D., PhD.

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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