Ultrasound Diagnosis of Calf Injuries.

ABSTRACT:

Context

The medial head of the gastrocnemius is the third most commonly strained muscle in elite athletes after the biceps femoris and rectus femoris. The differential diagnosis of posterior calf injury includes musculoskeletal and nonmusculoskeletal causes. Classically, delineation of these injuries from one another relied primarily on historical features and physical examination findings. The utilization of musculoskeletal ultrasound (sonography) has augmented the diagnosis of these injuries by providing dynamic, real-time confirmation.

Evidence acquisition

A review of PubMed, OVID, and MD Consult prior to January 2016 was performed using search terms, including s oleus ultrasound, gastrocnemius ultrasound, and tennis leg. The references of the pertinent articles were furt

SUBMITTER: Bright JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5496702 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul/Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature