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ArticleUnfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)2025

Partial tear of the medial gastrocnemius head : A case report of meniscal symptoms in a 32-year-old recreational athlete.

Daniel P Berthold, Fabian Traub, Fabian Gilbert, Wolfgang Böcker, Boris Holzapfel, Markus Bormann

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Article in Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Daniel P BertholdDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU, Ziemssenstr. 5, 80336, Munich, Germany. daniel.berthold@med.uni-muenchen.de.
Fabian TraubDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU, Ziemssenstr. 5, 80336, Munich, Germany.
Fabian GilbertDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU, Ziemssenstr. 5, 80336, Munich, Germany.
Wolfgang BöckerDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU, Ziemssenstr. 5, 80336, Munich, Germany.
Boris HolzapfelDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU, Ziemssenstr. 5, 80336, Munich, Germany.
Markus BormannDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU, Ziemssenstr. 5, 80336, Munich, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This case report presents the clinical findings and management of a 32-year-old male recreational athlete who presented with ongoing knee pain for 4 months, without a history of trauma. The patient experienced intermittent pain during walking, particularly after prolonged periods of sitting, and exhibited positive findings on meniscus tests. However, he was able to participate in sports activities without pain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a partial tear of the medial gastrocnemius head, confirming the diagnosis. Conservative treatment, including rest, physical therapy, and a gradual return to sports activities, led to significant symptom improvement. This case highlights the importance of considering rare injuries, such as isolated tears of the medial gastrocnemius head, in patients with persistent knee pain and meniscal symptoms, even in the absence of traumatic events. Previous reports on this specific injury are sparse, indicating its rarity and underscoring the need for further understanding and documentation.

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Athletic InjuriesMuscle, SkeletalTibial Meniscus InjuriesAdultHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleConservative treatmentKnee painMagnetic resonance imagingMeniscal symptomsRecreational athlete

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PMID39912889
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