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Gastrocnemius strain

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Background

Normal mechanism is "pushing off" with foot

Clinical Presentation

Audible pop
Calf pain
Bruising
Swollen muscle

DDX

DVT
Achilles Tendon Rupture
Compartment Syndrome

Treatment

RICE
NSAIDS
Ankle/foot bracing in a position of maximal tolerable dorsiflexion

Source

emedicine

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Ortho

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