What is plantaris tendon tear?

The plantaris tendon is a strong fibrous cord that connects the muscles in the back of your knee to your heel bone. A rupture or tear can occur with a trip or fall, or usually during actions requiring explosive acceleration, such as pushing off or jumping.

How do members experience plantaris tendon tear?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with plantaris tendon tear*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for plantaris tendon tear*

Who has plantaris tendon tear on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 1
50s 4
60s 3
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 8