Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVT is a blood clot in a vein. It is most common in the calf muscle area, particularly following surgery and long-haul flights. Do not confuse this with a calf strain. …
Aching pain in calf
Here we have a list of injuries which have the symptom of aching pain in the calf muscle.
Fibula Fracture
A fibula fracture is a break of the fibula bone in the lower leg. It is either a sudden onset acute fracture or a gradual onset stress fracture. A fibula fracture can occur at the …
Posterior Compartment Syndrome
Compartment syndrome occurs when the muscle swells up too big for the sheath that surrounds it. Compartment syndromes can be acute (sudden onset) or chronic (gradual onset). Here we explain the symptoms, causes and when …
Lateral Compartment Syndrome
Lateral compartment syndrome occurs when the muscles swell too big for the surrounding sheath causing lower leg pain. It can be acute (if caused by a direct injury) or chronic (if it has come on …