Entrapment of the Plantaris Tendon - A Rare Anomaly
Journal Title: International Journal of Current Research and Review - Year 2018, Vol 10, Issue 14
Abstract
Introduction: The plantaris muscle originates from the lower part of the lateral supracondylar ridge of the femur, passes between the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, and inserts by a long slender tendon into the calcaneus. It is a vestigial muscle in humans and may vary in its origin, insertion, number of muscle belly and course of the plantaris tendon. These variations may influence the surgical outcome of the operations around the knee joint and the posterior compartment of leg. Aim: The aim of the present study is to report a case of plantaris muscle, where the tendon of the muscle was entrapped between the tibial nerve and the nerve to the soleus. Case Report: During routine dissection of the popliteal fossa and the posterior compartment of leg for the first year MBBS students, a plantaris muscle was reported with abnormal course of the plantaris tendon. The dissection was performed following Cunningham’s manual of practical anatomy. The tendon of the plantaris muscle passed between the tibial nerve and the nerve to the soleus on the right side of a 60 year old male cadaver. Discussion: The present variation has been reviewed and discussed with the previous studies. Conclusion: The pull of the plantaris tendon may press upon the nerve to the soleus thereby causing compression neuropathy..
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Dr. Pradipta Ray Choudhury
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