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Accessory soleus muscle: a problem of awareness
B S Chittaranjan1, N V Babu, G Abraham
1Department of Orthopaedics, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India.
The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
|July 1, 1994
Summary
Accessory soleus muscle, a rare condition presenting as ankle swelling, can be misdiagnosed. Early recognition and conservative treatment like epimysiotomy are key to managing this condition.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Anatomy
- Radiology
Background:
- Accessory soleus muscle is rarely reported and often unrecognized.
- It can present as a posterior ankle swelling, mimicking tumors or inflammatory conditions.
- Cases include symptomatic presentation, incidental findings in tibial fracture, and association with clubfoot.