Author: Jeremy Riehm, DO
Co Author #1: B. Kent Diduch, MD FAAFP
Patient Presentation:
An 18-year-old freshman swimmer presented to the athletic training room with a complaint of bilateral calf pain.
History:
Prior history of bilateral exertional compartment syndrome and popliteal artery entrapment syndrome with surgery approximately 1 year prior.
<br>Pain described as a “brain freeze” and endorsed an achy, burning sensation in her calves during swimming.
<br>No weakness or loss of function.
<br>After a period of conservative treatment and activity modification, her pain continued.
Physical Exam:
Gait was without antalgia
<br>Mild genu recurvatum was noted <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS1AnAtypicalCaseofE-348.jpg" title="Case Photo #1" data-lity><b>Case Photo #1</b></a> , <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS2CS1AnAtypicalCase-348.jpg" title="Case Photo #2" data-lity><b>Case Photo #2</b></a>
<br>Well healed surgical scars were present without evidence of herniation
<br>Calves were soft and non-tender
<br>No swelling or erythema was noted
<br>Normal ankle range of motion
<br>Neurovascularly intact and there was a negative straight leg raise.
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