Gastrocnemius muscle herniation as a rare differential diagnosis of ankle sprain: case report and review of the literature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Muscle herniation of the leg is a rare clinical entity. Yet, knowing this condition is necessary to avoid misdiagnosis and delayed treatment. In the extremities, muscle herniation most commonly occurs as a result of an acquired fasci...

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Main Authors: Bergmann Greta, Ciritsis Bernhard D, Wanner Guido A, Simmen Hans-Peter, Werner Clément ML, Osterhoff Georg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.pssjournal.com/content/6/1/5