OCAD MSK

History

75 yr old fell skiing

Figure 1 for case medial head of gastrocnemius tendon avulsion — Figure 1

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Discussion

Tear at the femoral origin of the medial head gastrocnemius tendon is much less common than tear at the distal myotendinous junction. Symptoms can be variable, as per the attached article. Reference article.

Diagnosis

medial head of gastrocnemius tendon avulsion

Frank Crnkovich, MD

Courtesy

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