Spontaneous rupture of the gastrocnemius muscle

Spontaneous rupture of the gastrocnemius muscle

Nineteen ruptures of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle are described. These were caused by sudden overstretching of the muscle through concomitant ankle dorsiflexion and knee extension. Surgical exploration in 12 patients verified rupture of the musculotendinous junction. A 2-year follow-u...

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Veröffentlicht in:Injury 1977-11, Vol.9 (2), p.143-145
Hauptverfasser: Dürig, M., Schuppisser, J.P., Gauer, E.F., Müller, W.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Female
Humans
Leg Injuries - surgery
Male
Middle Aged
Muscles - injuries
Muscles - surgery
Rupture
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Zusammenfassung:Nineteen ruptures of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle are described. These were caused by sudden overstretching of the muscle through concomitant ankle dorsiflexion and knee extension. Surgical exploration in 12 patients verified rupture of the musculotendinous junction. A 2-year follow-up showed that the surgical approach with suture of the muscle gave better results than conservative treatment, especially in the younger and athletic patients.
ISSN:0020-1383
1879-0267
DOI:10.1016/0020-1383(77)90009-2