Plantaris and Achilles tendon injuries and arthroscope basics
A reader asks about a calf tendon sound and injury during tennis. Dr Donahue explains that a plantaris tear or calf muscle tear can cause a pistol shot pop, often treated with rest and ice, while Achilles tears may require surgical repair and prehab. The column also covers arthroscopy, Parkinson’s familial tendency, and ASO titer meaning.