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What Is The Treatment For Swollen And Painful Calf Muscle?

My 29 year old son fell off a lorry and strained is calf muscle yesterday.. It swelled instantly and was very painful . He did go to A&E they said it was pulled muscles... Today i have notice the leg that is swollen leg is very cold from knee down its still very painful is the coldness normal
Thu, 10 Sep 2015
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

As per your history there is possibility of soft tissue injury in knee and leg muscle spasm.
Most commonly meniscus injury occurs.

As per your symptoms you need to do physiotherapy and knee exercises to improve range of motion .
If pain persist then you may need to do MRI to see for any functional defect.

Small meniscus tear can be managed conservatively with physiotherapy with USG and TENS.
Meniscus injury can be managed by arthroscopic repair,and same day you can go home.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Is The Treatment For Swollen And Painful Calf Muscle?

Hello, I have studied your case. As per your history there is possibility of soft tissue injury in knee and leg muscle spasm. Most commonly meniscus injury occurs. As per your symptoms you need to do physiotherapy and knee exercises to improve range of motion . If pain persist then you may need to do MRI to see for any functional defect. Small meniscus tear can be managed conservatively with physiotherapy with USG and TENS. Meniscus injury can be managed by arthroscopic repair,and same day you can go home. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.