Diagnostic Challenges in Plantaris Tear: A Case Study of Suspected TendoAchilles Injury
Abstract: This case study examines the complexities in diagnosing a plantaris tear initially suspected to be an incomplete TendoAchilles tear. The patient, a 54 - year - old male, presented with significant pain and functional impairment in the left ankle following a minor trauma. Initial examinations indicated a probable Achilles tendon injury; however, further imaging revealed a plantaris tear with associated hematoma. The case highlights diagnostic challenges, potential misdiagnoses, and the conservative treatment path taken to achieve successful recovery.
Keywords: plantaris tear, TendoAchilles injury, diagnostic challenges, proprioception, conservative therapy
How to Cite?: Dr. Kaunteya Ghosh, Dr. Prithwi Basu Roy, Dr. Yamini Binani, "Diagnostic Challenges in Plantaris Tear: A Case Study of Suspected TendoAchilles Injury", Volume 13 Issue 10, October 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1980-1981, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR241026232535, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR241026232535