Cramp in the Calf Muscles
A calf cramp is a sudden, involuntary contraction of the calf muscles. It can be extremely painful and may last from a few seconds to
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Sudden onset calf pain
Contusion of the Lower Leg (Shin & Calf)
A calf contusion, sometimes called a dead leg, occurs when a direct blow to the calf muscle causes bleeding and damage within the muscle tissue.
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Posterior Compartment Syndrome
Posterior compartment syndrome occurs when pressure builds up within one of the muscle compartments of the lower leg. Increased pressure reduces blood flow and can
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Calf Strain
A calf strain is a tear in one or more of the muscles at the back of the lower leg. It commonly occurs during sprinting,
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
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