Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
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.
Authors: Kaunteya Ghosh, Prithwi Basu Roy, Yamini Binani
Institution: KPC Medical College and Hospital
Language: English
Topic: Foot and Ankle Surgery
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404005626