1. Calf Strain in Athletes.
- Author
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Meek WM, Kucharik MP, Eberlin CT, Naessig SA, Rudisill SS, and Martin SD
- Subjects
- Athletes, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging methods, Muscle, Skeletal, Leg Injuries, Sprains and Strains complications, Sprains and Strains pathology
- Abstract
»: Calf strain is a common condition. In high-performance athletes, calf strain contributes to a substantial absence from competition., »: Player age and history of a calf strain or other leg injury are the strongest risk factors for calf strain injury and reinjury., »: Although the diagnosis is often clinical, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound are valuable to confirm the location of the strain and the grade of injury., »: Nonoperative treatment is effective for most calf strain injuries. Operative management, although rarely indicated, may be appropriate for severe cases with grade-III rupture or complications., »: Further investigation is necessary to elucidate the benefits of blood flow restriction therapy, deep water running, lower-body positive pressure therapy, platelet-rich plasma, and stem cell therapy for calf strain rehabilitation., Competing Interests: Disclosure: The Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest forms are provided with the online version of the article (http://links.lww.com/JBJSREV/A824)., (Copyright © 2022 The Authors. Published by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Incorporated. All rights reserved.)
- Published
- 2022
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