Navigating the complexity of calf injuries in athletes: a review of MRI findings

The calf muscle group is a common area for injury within the professional athlete population. Anatomical and biomechanical differences between the different component muscles vary their individual predispositions to and patterns of injury. However, there is a common unifying factor: injuries involvi...

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Published in:Acta radiologica (1987) 2022-06, Vol.63 (6), p.767-774
Main Authors: Sergot, Leon, Leaper, Oliver, Rolls, Andrew, Williams, Jonathan, Chakraverty, Robin, Chakraverty, Julian
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Language:English
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Summary:The calf muscle group is a common area for injury within the professional athlete population. Anatomical and biomechanical differences between the different component muscles vary their individual predispositions to and patterns of injury. However, there is a common unifying factor: injuries involving tendinous components have greater clinical implications with regards to rehabilitation, potential intervention, length of time to return to play, and re-injury rates. As such, accurate understanding of the underlying anatomy and subsequent interpretation of the injury patterns carry significant clinical ramifications. Ultrasound is a useful tool but has limitations, particularly when assessing soleus. As such, magnetic resonance imaging remains the workhorse in calf injury investigation.
ISSN:0284-1851
1600-0455
DOI:10.1177/02841851211016452