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Revision as of 06:03, 30 December 2014

Background

  • Normal mechanism is "pushing off" with foot
  • Also known as "Tennis leg"

Clinical Presentation

  • Audible pop
  • Calf pain
  • Bruising
  • Swollen muscle

DDX

Treatment

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

Source

emedicine