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Suggest Treatment For Torn Swollen Calf Muscle

Posted on Tue, 3 Mar 2015

Question: I was exercising a few days ago and think j pulled or tore something in my calf. It is swollen and cab hardly put pressure on it to walk. Should i go to the dr

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (9 minutes later)

Hello,

you should definitely go to an orthopaedic surgeon because calf injuries can be more severe and need different treatment depending on whether it's pulled or totally ruptured. Inability to walk and severe swelling may mean just that.

Kind Regards!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (24 hours later)

Thank you for your answer. I went to the doctor they put a splint on it and told me to stay off it for a few days. It is the upper muscle that I injured but I am now spilling as my muscles are looping in tying knots what do you think that can be. Is that just the blood flowing to the area. I am in the most pain during the night couldn't that be too because I am not moving it.

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.
There is possibility of retraction of torn muscle leading swelling and pain.
If pain is persistent then you need to consult your doctor to re check splint or you may need longer splint.
If muscle is in healing stage then physiotherapy like ultrasound and matrix therapy may help you.
MRI and colour doppler may help to diagnose severity of tear.
Rest should not lead increase in pain.

I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 hours later)

Thank you. What does retraction mean?

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

I have studied your case,

Muscle is attached at two ends,due to tear there is no support from other end.
So on muscle contraction bulk is pulled proximally this is retraction.

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.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (35 hours later)

Thank you. The docter said i tore the muscle in my calf but he didnt Mri or ultrasound it. My calf is still swollen and am unable to bare my weight on it. Are they waiting for the swelling to go down?

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need to wait for reduction of swelling for doing investigation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

After clinical examination they might have found partial tear, so might not have advised further investigation.

But if swelling is persistent then you should consult again for further investigation.

No need to wait for reduction of swelling for doing investigation.
If you can send clinical photo of swelling as compared to other normal leg then I can help you better.

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.
If you are satisfied with the answer, please give your review at the end of the discussion.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
Regards
Dr XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (6 hours later)

Swelling has gone down since original injury but still unable to bare all my weight. When i do try to use it pain come back. How long does a partial tare take to heal? Does it need surgury

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

Partial tear may take 3 to 6 weeks to heal.

Need for surgery can be commented after clinical examination and MRI.

Hope this answers your query.
If you are satisfied with the answer, please give your review at the end of the discussion.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
Regards
Dr XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (33 minutes later)

This is a picture of the back of my leg. Docter also says the tissue is not as hard anymore? Not sure what that means.

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

I have seen clinical photo,

There is still significant swelling.
No bruise now.

There seems to be partial tear with less internal bleeding.

You can wait till swelling reduces,this may heal.

Hope this answers your query.
If you are satisfied with the answer, please give your review at the end of the discussion.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
Regards
Dr XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 minute later)

Thank you for your time and input

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using this service

Wish you good health

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar