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Left inner calf muscle atrophy. noticed about 2 years ago that it was smaller and a little weaker. after a minor calf muscle tear now it's like it's completely gone. it doesn't even respond to tens / ems stimulation. i think piriformis syndrome..?

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM
Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPManswered
Podiatry 44 years experience
First. Your Piriformis muscle is located in the hip area not near the calf. It sounds has though you received a work up concerning this. Have you seen a neurologist ? You give a condition of a muscle that has lost its nerve connection. How did this occur? See a neurologist for care. A neurosurgeon might be able to reconnect muscle if not too late.
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