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How do i know if my calf is torn or sprained?
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Examination findings: You may need to be seen by a musculoskeletal specialist (orthopaedic surgeon). A collection of blood (hematoma) often seen on MRI or ultrasound leads to a diagnosis of a significant gastrocnemius tear, whereas a sprain would likely only be locally painful.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Calf: To know if you have a tear of your calf muscle or just have a bad muscle strain you should see if you can move your foot up-and-down. If you can't you may have a fair of your achilles tendon and/or calf muscle.
Answered 8/30/2013
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