The Plantaris Muscle Tendon and Its Relationship with the Achilles Tendinopathy
Joint Authors
Topol, Mirosław
Wysiadecki, Grzegorz
Olewnik, Ł.
Podgórski, M.
Polguj, Michał
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-05-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
Although the plantaris muscle (PM) is vestigial in humans, it has a significant clinical role in procedures such as grafting.
However, recent reports suggest its potential involvement in the tendinopathy of the midportion of the Achilles tendon.
The aim of the study is therefore to evaluate morphological variation of the PM with regard to its potential conflict with the Achilles tendon.
Material and Methods.
Classical anatomical dissection was performed on 130 lower limbs (71 right, 59 left) fixed in 10% formalin solution.
The morphology of the PM was assessed regarding the relationship between the course of the plantaris tendon and the calcaneal tendon.
Results.
The PM was present in 89.2% of cases.
The findings indicate the presence of a new type of PM tendon insertion in which the tendon is inserted into the tarsal canal flexor retinaculum, potentially affecting the tendinopathy of the tibialis posterior muscle.
In 26 cases (22.4%), insertion blended with the Achilles tendon (Type II), which may increase the risk of Achilles tendinopathy.
Conclusion.
The anatomical variation of PM tendon morphology may create a potential conflict with the Achilles tendon and the tibialis posterior tendon, thus increasing the possibility of tendinopathy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Olewnik, Ł.& Wysiadecki, Grzegorz& Podgórski, M.& Polguj, Michał& Topol, Mirosław. 2018. The Plantaris Muscle Tendon and Its Relationship with the Achilles Tendinopathy. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1129905
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Olewnik, Ł.…[et al.]. The Plantaris Muscle Tendon and Its Relationship with the Achilles Tendinopathy. BioMed Research International No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1129905
American Medical Association (AMA)
Olewnik, Ł.& Wysiadecki, Grzegorz& Podgórski, M.& Polguj, Michał& Topol, Mirosław. The Plantaris Muscle Tendon and Its Relationship with the Achilles Tendinopathy. BioMed Research International. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1129905
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1129905