Muscular Calf Injuries in Runners.
Calf pain is a common complaint among runners of all ages but is most frequent in masters athletes. This article focuses on injuries to the triceps surae or true 'calf muscles.' The most common calf injury is a tear of the medial gastrocnemius muscle (Tennis Leg) but other structures including the lateral gastrocnemius, plantaris and soleus also may be the cause of muscular pain. This article looks at the presentation, evaluation, and treatment of these injuries. We also highlight some examples of musculoskeletal ultrasound which is a valuable tool for rapid diagnosis of the cause and extent of injury.
Sports Medicine Fellowship Division of Sports Medicine Department of Family Medicine Cone Health Sports Medicine Center, Greenboro North Carolina, Greensboro, NC.
Karl B
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Fields
Michael D
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