Torn Calf -

hello

I am looking for some advice.

I have a suspected torn calf. I was walking up stairs on Thursday last week, when I felt a sharp stabbing pain in my left calf, I heard about 3 pops/rips as well and I couldn't stand on my leg or move it.
I went to my Drs on friday after an evening of ice and elevation. Dr arranged for me to go for a ultrasound scan, which I am still waiting for the appointment.
I went back to Drs today as my whole calf has bruised, mid leg to ankle. and it is also across the shin, I also now have swollen ankle both inner and outside and bruising on my foot.
Saw a different dr who has advised me to see physio, I have to go to a walk in clinic tomorrow morning and hope they can see me.
I am still icing, and elevating and the pain is better and can now stand on leg and walk although still in pain.
If I can't see physio tomorrow as it is first come first served, I am concerned it will effect healing and wondering if there is anything else i can do (or not to do) to help until I can see a physio.

Thanks
Hannah

Thanks

Hello Hannah,

Rest Ice Compression Elevation appears to be the most sensible managment for your issue.

Bruising is typical after such injuries.

To understand better your degree of injury, and therefore your prognosis, Ultrasound and MRI are the elite exams.

Regards

Emanuele

Hello Hannah,

Rest Ice Compression Elevation appears to be the most sensible managment for your issue

Thank you, I have continued to RICE and saw a physio today. I have got some gentle exercises to do and also keep icing to bring down the swelling. he also has tapped up the calf.

I am back on monday for another appointment.

This is my first experience of a private physio and I am really impressed. Everything was explained, and I feel I know a little more about how my legs work, just by this short session.

Thanks you all again.

Brilliant! Keep us informed and for any doubts or questions don't hesitate to post!

All the best

Emanuele

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