[sfvcca] Re: Repairing a pulled or torn muscle
- From: Kenny <ksfdc11@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "sfvcca@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <sfvcca@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 06:27:34 -0700
Ben,
I tore my calm 7 years ago. I had pitting edema throughout my lower leg. I
was put in a boot for three to four weeks. Ice, ems. The boot was the best
thing.
Ken Fine
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> On Apr 29, 2014, at 11:15 PM, MUMBAUER DC <19691951@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> What Grade of tear ?
>
>
>
> Grade 1:
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> The muscle is stretched causing some small micro tears in the muscle fibres.
> Recovery takes approximately 2 to 4 weeks if you do all the right things.
> Grade 2:
>
> There is partial tearing of muscle fibres. Full recovery takes approximately
> 4 to 8 weeks with good rehabilitation.
> Grade 3:
>
> This is the most severe calf strain with a complete tearing or rupture of
> muscle fibres in the lower leg. Full recovery can take 3-4 months and, in
> some instances, surgery may be needed
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>
>
> To: sfvcca@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [sfvcca] Repairing a pulled or torn muscle
> From: dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 02:04:50 -0400
>
> I have a question. What would you suggest a patient do who has pulled or
> possibly torn a calf muscle, besides the usual rest, ice, compression and
> elevation? We tried EMS and we're going to try acupuncture. Any other
> suggestions. The calf is quite swollen and painful and it's a week old.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dr. Ben Griffes
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