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A 27-year-old male asked:

could flexor halucis longus muscle injury cause posterior lower leg to appear wider than other leg?

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Dr. James Lunsford answered

Podiatry 43 years experience

Probably not: although the FHL originates from the calf, it would require substantial swelling and therefore pain to demonstrate a noticeable difference in leg circumference...

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