Abstract
In four patients, calf muscular hypertrophy developed after the onset of sciatica. Hypertrophic muscles were weak and showed electromyographic signs of denervation. In all cases, calf muscle biopsy showed striking hypertrophy of type 1 and, especially, type 2 muscle fibers. This hypertrophy was associated with other signs indicating a neurogenic lesion. Muscle hypertrophy is a rare finding in neurogenic lesions. Stretch and exercise of muscle are probably the causative factors.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
