Abstract
The tear of the gastrocnemius muscle is sometimes termed “tennis leg”, due to its frequent occurrence in younger athletes involved in the sport. This injury, however, is not limited to the athlete, and is commonly seen in middle-aged or older patients, usually over the age of 40. With a muscle tear or rupture, the patient is likely to have difficulty continuing with the sport or action. The mechanism of a gastrocnemius tear is related to the extension of the knee with simultaneous forced dorsiflexion of the ankle. In an effort to contract, the forces of the eccentric movement on the already lengthened gastrocnemius muscle lead to injury at the myotendinous junction.
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