P Brukner1. 1. Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre, Melbourne, Victoria.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Swelling of the calf and ankle region is a common presenting symptom and historical features such as speed of onset, trauma and mechanism of injury are important in aiding diagnosis. OBJECTIVE: To discuss diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal causes of calf and ankle swelling. DISCUSSION: Calf muscle injuries and injuries around the ankle including Achilles tendon injuries, ankle ligament injuries and overuse injuries are discussed.
BACKGROUND: Swelling of the calf and ankle region is a common presenting symptom and historical features such as speed of onset, trauma and mechanism of injury are important in aiding diagnosis. OBJECTIVE: To discuss diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal causes of calf and ankle swelling. DISCUSSION: Calfmuscle injuries and injuries around the ankle including Achilles tendon injuries, ankle ligament injuries and overuse injuries are discussed.
Authors: Ramon Balius; Xavier Alomar; Gil Rodas; Maribel Miguel-Pérez; Carles Pedret; Mari Carmen Dobado; Juan Blasi; George Koulouris Journal: Skeletal Radiol Date: 2012-09-04 Impact factor: 2.199