Mean time to return to play with grade 0 injuries was 8 days, grade 1 tears was 17 days, grade 2 tears was 25 days and grade 3 tears was 48 days (p<0.001). Conclusion The integrity of the connective ...

Ultrasound is a very useful initial point of care imaging modality when assessing calf injuries using long-axis and short-axis ... dissociative movement between the medial gastrocnemius and soleus ...

When this happens, surgery may be necessary to reattach the torn ends of the muscle. Fortunately, this is rarely needed, even in patients with Grade III calf strain injuries. Most patients can be ...