II. Epidemiology
- Occurs more commonly in athletes over 30 years old
III. Predisposing factors
- Commonly seen in Tennis (Tennis Leg)
- Running on hill
- Forced push-off (jumping)
IV. Pathophysiology
- Proximal partial gastrocnemius-soleus Muscle tear
- Affects medial head of Gastrocnemius
- Localized to musculotendinous junction
V. Signs
- Tenderness and swelling at medial gastrocnemius
- Negative Thompson's Test
VI. Differential Diagnosis
VII. Management
- Heel lift (1/2 inch)
- Calf sleeve
- Isometric calf contractions in plantar flexion
- Gentle calf Stretching
VIII. Course
- Anticipate 3-6 weeks for recovery
IX. References
- Lecture: Kimmel (1997) AAFP Sports Medicine Review
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Concepts | Injury or Poisoning (T037) |
SnomedCT | 209526005, 262981001 |
English | Rupt gastrocnemius tendon, rupture of gastrocnemius tendon (diagnosis), rupture of gastrocnemius tendon, gastrocnemius tendon rupture, torn gastrocnemius, Gastrocnemius tendon rupture, Rupture of gastrocnemius tendon, Torn gastrocnemius, Rupture of gastrocnemius tendon (disorder) |
Spanish | ruptura de tendón de músculo gastrocnemio, ruptura del tendón del gemelo (trastorno), ruptura de tendón de músculo gemelo (trastorno), ruptura de tendón de músculo gemelo, ruptura del tendón del gemelo |