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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