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Plantaris Tendon Rupture

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

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