(4,10) Passing the extracapsular suture beneath the common calcaneal tendon and medial metatarsal vein in this case appeared to avoid similar complications and allowed for a normal functional outcome.
--After releasing the deep fascia of the leg, we can reach the region of the FDALM, where appear immediately, between the flexor digitorum longus muscle ahead, and the calcaneal tendon behind.
Bonnel and Cruess observed a forked tendon inserted on the medial and lateral aspects of the calcaneum (19) whereas Barberini et al, reported the tendon to be inserted on medial to the calcaneal tendon. (20)
It may insert into the calcaneal tendon, calcaneus or the flexor retinaculum.