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01-07-2011 | Scientific Article

Isolated tear of the plantaris tendon: ultrasound and MRI appearance

Authors: Stefano Bianchi, Matthieu Sailly, Lucio Molini

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 7/2011

Abstract

We report a retrospective analysis of the ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging appearance of five patients with isolated plantaris tendon tears. Both imaging techniques allowed detection of the tear, assessment of its severity and of its location. Compared with magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound resulted in a less expensive and time-consuming evaluation. Isolated plantaris tendon tears can clinically mimic Achilles tendon tears or thrombophlebitis. Unlike these conditions, plantaris tear has a benign outcome and does not need surgical treatment or anticoagulation.

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Title: Isolated tear of the plantaris tendon: ultrasound and MRI appearance
Authors: Stefano Bianchi
Matthieu Sailly
Lucio Molini
Publication date: 01-07-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Skeletal Radiology / Issue 7/2011
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-010-1076-0

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