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Gastrocnemius strain
From WikEM
Contents
Background
- Normal mechanism is "pushing off" with foot
- Also known as "Tennis leg"
Clinical Presentation
- Audible pop
- Calf pain
- Bruising
- Swollen muscle
Differential Diagnosis
Calf pain
- DVT
- Compartment syndrome
- Gastrocnemius strain
- Calcaneal bursitis
- Achilles tendon rupture
Treatment
- RICE
- NSAIDS
- Ankle/foot bracing in a position of maximal tolerable dorsiflexion
Source
emedicine
