Plantaris Rupture: A Mimic of Deep Venous Thrombosis

Lopez, Gregory J.; Hoffman, Robert S.; Davenport, Moira

doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2007.12.027

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“…Clinically, the plantaris muscle is primarily of concern in the differential diagnosis of lower extremity pain as its rupture is indistinguishable from deep vein thrombosis without the assistance of high resolution ultrasound or MRI (Lopez et al, 2009). Due to the infrequency of the double plantaris variation, it is not possible to estimate the predisposition of extra plantaris muscles to rupture.…”

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Unilateral Double Plantaris Muscle: A Rare Anatomical Variation

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LAGREW, J. P.; KRETZER, J.; LAWRENCE, C.; MALIK, D.; MATER, M.; BRUECKNER, J. K. Unilateral double plantaris muscle: a rare anatomical variation. Int. J. Morphol., 28(4):1097-1099, 2010. SUMMARY:The occurrence of a unilateral second plantaris muscle was discovered during the anatomical dissection of a 47 year old female with Huntington Chorea Disease. The cadaver was found to possess bilateral plantaris muscles and a distinct anomalous muscle morphologically resembling a second plantaris on the medial right leg. The inner and outer bellies of the anomalous plantaris arose proximally from the medial condyle of the femur and formed a short tendon that fused distally with the tendon of the lateral plantaris muscle.

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Unilateral Double Plantaris Muscle: A Rare Anatomical Variation

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“…Clinically, the PM may also play an important role in the pathogenesis of the Achilles tendinopathy [1,10,17,18]. Moreover, the rupture of the plantaris tendon may cause symptoms similar to deep vein thrombosis [8,9]. In case of musculoskeletal injuries associated with ruptures of the PM tendon, treatment with anticoagulants may cause potential bleeding and fascial parochialism syndrome [9].…”

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“…In case of musculoskeletal injuries associated with ruptures of the PM tendon, treatment with anticoagulants may cause potential bleeding and fascial parochialism syndrome [9]. Thus, high definition ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging tests should be carried out in order to diagnose the cause of the pain at the medial side of the lower leg [8,9].…”

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The report on the co-occurrence of two different rare anatomic variations of the plantaris muscle tendon on both sides of an individual

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“…Clinically, plantaris muscle is primarily of concern in the differential diagnosis of lower extremity pain as its rupture is indistinguishable from deep vein thrombosis without the assistance of high resolution ultrasound or MRI, Lopez. 17 The tendon of plantaris muscle having extremely tensile strength has been used successfully for flexor tendon replacement in hand and even for atrioventricular valve repair, Shuhaiber. 18 Plantaris has been considered to be an organ of proprioceptive function for the larger, more powerful plantar flexors as it contains a high density of muscle spindles, Bardeen CR.…”

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Variations of Muscle Plantaris: Anatomical and Clinical Implications

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AIMS AND OBJECTIVESPlantaris is a small fusiform muscle with a long tendon, in the superficial group of flexors of the posterior compartment of leg. Though considered as a vestigial muscle, plantaris is of much importance both from anatomical and clinical point of view, at the same time commanding interest from a phylogenetic perspective also. The muscle is known to present several anatomical variations with respect to its occurrence, origin, course, relations and insertion. It may be absent, unilaterally or bilaterally, though a double occurrence has been rarely reported. The aim of the study is to document the variations in the origin and insertion of planta ris, prevalence of agenesis and the occurrence of accessory plantaris. STUDY SETTINGS AND DESIGNA cadaveric study was conducted on human plantaris muscle in the Department of Anatomy, Government Medical College, Manjeri, Kerala. MATERIALS AND METHODSFifty lower limbs from twenty five cadavers were dissected and plantaris muscles studied in detail, noting the variations in attachments, and agenesis/accessory plantaris if any. The observations were documented and analysed. RESULTS AND ANALYSISOf the fifty lower limbs studied, agenesis of plantaris was observed in 4 limbs (8%) and accessory plantaris or biceps plantaris in 3 limbs (6%). In the other 43 lower limbs, the pattern of origin belonged to Type 1 in 10 limbs (23.26%), Type 2 in 7 limbs (16.28%), Type 3 in 20 limbs (46.51%) and Type 5 in 6 limbs (13.95%) and the pattern of insertion belonged to Type 1 in 17 limbs (39.53%), Type 3 in 6 limbs (13.95%) and Type 5 in 20 limbs (46.51%), according to the classification followed in the study. CONCLUSIONThe anatomical variations of the muscle plantaris and its agenesis/accessory occurrence have significant clinical implications. Considering the relevance of the muscle in the diagnosis of undefined leg pain, use of the tendon in reconstructive surgeries, the importance of the knowledge about the possible variations for the physiotherapists, sports medicine specialists, anthropologists and so on makes the results of the study noteworthy.

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Plantaris Rupture: A Mimic of Deep Venous Thrombosis

Cited by 10 publications

References 12 publications

Unilateral Double Plantaris Muscle: A Rare Anatomical Variation

Unilateral Double Plantaris Muscle: A Rare Anatomical Variation

The report on the co-occurrence of two different rare anatomic variations of the plantaris muscle tendon on both sides of an individual

Variations of Muscle Plantaris: Anatomical and Clinical Implications

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