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Medial gastrocnemius on left leg appears significantly smaller. both calves measure same size. mri says "medial gastrocnemius takes rather lateral course". abi normal, but still feel constriction in leg. can this unusual anatomy cause tightness?

Q: medial gastrocnemius on left leg appears significantly smaller. both calves measure same size. mri says "medial gastrocnemius takes rather lateral course". abi normal, but still feel constriction in leg. can this unusual anatomy cause tightness?

: If you have a nerve entrapment showing up maybe.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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If you have a nerve entrapment showing up maybe.

Answered 5/7/2023

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A member asked:

Medial gastrocnemius on left leg appears significantly smaller. both calves measure same size. mri says "medial gastrocnemius takes rather lateral course". abi normal, but still feel constriction in leg. can this unusual anatomy cause tightness?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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