title: Surgical treatment for persistent complaints following rupture of the fascia of the plantaris longus muscle: a case report.
abstract: We report an unusual injury of the plantaris longus muscle with failed conservative treatment but successful surgical intervention. A simple surgical technique offers a minimally-invasive solution for treating persistent complaints.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Sport Sciences, Orthopaedics and Sport Traumatology, 2532, Magglingen, Switzerland. roland.biedert@baspo.admin.ch
authors.forename: Roland M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Biedert
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005205:Fascia / Q000293:injuries*; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D012421:Rupture; D012916:Soccer / Q000293:injuries*