Plantaris tendon rupture

Plantaris tendon rupture with a retracted distal stump medial of the achilles tendon and a hematoma between the soleus and gastrocnemius muscle

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Clinical information

Pain in the calf. Felt a snap.

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Plantaris tendon rupture with a retracted distal stump medial of the achilles tendon and a hematoma between the soleus and gastrocnemius muscle

Retracted distal stump medial of the achilles tendon longitudinal

Retracted distal stump medial of the achilles tendon transverse

Plantaris tendon rupture with a retracted distal stump medial of the achilles tendon and a hematoma between the soleus and gastrocnemius muscle

Hematoma between the soleus and gastrocnemius muscle longitudinal

Hematoma between the soleus and gastrocnemius muscle and retracted distal stump longitudinal

Details

Sex: Male
Age: 61
Body part: Lower leg

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Author

Dr. Taco Geertsma

Retired Radiologist, Gelderse Vallei Hospital

Dr. Taco Geertsma is the founder of UltrasoundCases.info and a retired radiologist and has worked in the Gelderse Vallei hospital from January 1, 1983. till July 1, 2014. He was the head of the ultrasound department for many years.

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