Imaging the plantaris tendon with ultrasound

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Abstract

A quick, non-invasive method of imaging plantaris using real-time ultrasound is described. Preoperative scanning of patients who may require the use of plantaris as a tendon graft will identify those with congenital absence of plantaris and so avoid an unnecessary surgical exploration.

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formerly SHO, Department of Plastic Surgery, Dundee Royal Infirmary.

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