Plantaris friction syndrome

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Plantaris friction syndrome refers to a relatively recently described cause of mid-Achilles tendinopathy.

Pathology

While its pathogenesis is incompletely understood, some suggest that it may relate to the presence of a compressive tendinopathy between the Achilles tendon and plantaris tendon with resultant inflammation and adhesions within the peritendinous tissues.

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