Question 1

will my calf muscle ever be the same again after achillies surgery?

Accepted Answer

Muscles need time: To properly rehab and rebuild themselves.

Question 2

is it normal for your calf muscle not to be able to contract after achillies surgery.

Accepted Answer

Depends on time: The clf muscles atrophy after achilles tendon surgery depending on the type of problem it had to start and the type of surgery as well as the  amount of immobilization. Initial it may seem not to contract but with time and therapy it should. A neurological examination may be necessary to prove that the nerves to the muscle that cause it to contract are not injured.

Question 3

when is surgery indicated for a clean tear of the calf muscle? 30% of medial gastro torn. i'm 45 year old, healthy athletic man

Accepted Answer

I do not think so: When you have 30% tear , I do not think you need sugery on it .It will by using a cast.

Question 4

can part of calf muscle be suitable for acl replacement? when all other acl surgeries failed

Accepted Answer

Stem Cells: Check out Regenexx.Com for more info. Basically adult stem cells are usually from your own blood, fat or bone marrow.  This clinic is the only one in the country using your own  stem cells to heal or repair ACL at this time without surgery.  Check to see if you are a candidate.

Question 5

i have sever to muscle in my lower calf elm had to have surgery to put it back together what is the best exercise to get my muscle back together .?

Accepted Answer

Physical therapy: All post surgical exercises should be guided by your surgeon and rehabilitation physician. You can diminish surgical success if you do wrong exercise. Consult your surgeon and ask referral to rehab.

Question 6

how can i get ankle and calf muscle back after surgery?

Accepted Answer

What type of surgery: Walking with gradual increase in distance and speed will help you regain muscle mass in your calf.

Question 7

i had an acl surgery in 2008.i still have irregular pain in the muscle between calf and shin. xray reports are normal. what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Quad weakness: The most common source of pain and "instability" after acl reconstruction is from weakness in the quad muscles (acl failure is possible but actually less common). If the muscles have not returned to normal function, you will continue to limp and walk with a straight knee (quad avoidance). This further weakens the quad and harms the hamstrings and calf, causing pain, burning, and giving way.

Question 8

i've two sml reddish lumps on inside calf. suspect they are related to surgery 8 wk ago on ankle ligament? had similar lump after muscle. is it ok?

Accepted Answer

Impossible to say...: Without a good quality picture at the very least, it is impossible to say what it could be. Schedule an appointment with your surgeon to get this evaluated.

Question 9

its been 7days since acl surgery. i feel muscle pain throught leg. mainly calf. can i apply pain reilef balm on my leg? some part is still stiff.

Accepted Answer

Sure: Muscle and calf discomfort is normal a week after acl surgery, esp. If you are using crutches and not fully weight bearing on the operative side.Pain creams may be of some limited help.Best of luck!

Question 10

dad had arthroscopy knee surgery week ago. post surgery he is having pain in calf muscles. is this unusual or associated with the post surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not always normal: Although calf pain can occur after knee arthroscopy, the concern is the potential for a deep venous thrombosis otherwise known as a blood clot. You need to contact your surgeon and have him evaluated for the potential of a blood clot. It is not necessarily a clot however you should check this. This is done with an ultrasound.

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Will my calf muscle ever be the same again after achillies surgery?

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Is it normal for your calf muscle not to be able to contract after achillies surgery.

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When is surgery indicated for a clean tear of the calf muscle? 30% of medial gastro torn. i'm 45 year old, healthy athletic man

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Can part of calf muscle be suitable for acl replacement? when all other acl surgeries failed

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I have sever to muscle in my lower calf elm had to have surgery to put it back together what is the best exercise to get my muscle back together .?

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How can i get ankle and calf muscle back after surgery?

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I had an acl surgery in 2008.i still have irregular pain in the muscle between calf and shin. xray reports are normal. what could be the cause?

A member asked:

I've two sml reddish lumps on inside calf. suspect they are related to surgery 8 wk ago on ankle ligament? had similar lump after muscle. is it ok?

A member asked:

Its been 7days since acl surgery. i feel muscle pain throught leg. mainly calf. can i apply pain reilef balm on my leg? some part is still stiff.

A member asked:

Dad had arthroscopy knee surgery week ago. post surgery he is having pain in calf muscles. is this unusual or associated with the post surgery?

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